CVE-2026-20681

Name: CVE-2026-20681
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-11T23:16:10.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-20681 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.3. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.3. An app may be able to access information about a user's contacts.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.11%

1.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 26.3

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126348Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 11, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20681?

A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.3. An app may be able to access information about a user's contacts.

How severe is CVE-2026-20681?

CVE-2026-20681 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20681?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-20681?

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Source: NVD / NIST