CVE-2026-20684

Name: CVE-2026-20684
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-25T01:17:05.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-20684 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.13%

3.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	>= 26.0, < 26.4

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126794Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 25, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20684?

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

How severe is CVE-2026-20684?

CVE-2026-20684 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20684?

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-2026-20684?

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Source: NVD / NIST