CVE-2026-20602: Race Condition

Published Feb 11, 2026
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Updated

Admin Framework. A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation.

Other sources

App Intents. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.

— Apple

AppleEvents. An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management.

— Apple

AppleKeyStore. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management.

— Apple

AppleMobileFileIntegrity. A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation.

— Apple

AppleMobileFileIntegrity. An injection issue was addressed with improved validation.

— Apple

Credit

Mickey Jin@@patch1t, jioundai, Amy (amys.website), @@cloudlldb, Kirin@@Pwnrin(Fudan University), LFY@@secsys(Fudan University), Anonymous(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Yiğit Can YILMAZ@@yilmazcanyigit, Golden Helm Securities(Iru), Gergely Kalman@@gergely_kalman(Iru), Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(Iru), Gergely Kalman@@gergely_kalman, an anonymous researcher, Google Threat Analysis Group, Kirin@@Pwnrin, Asaf Cohen, Murray Mike, George Karchemsky@@gkarchemsky(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Jian Lee@@speedyfriend433, Keisuke Hosoda, Xin'an Zhou, Juefei Pu, Zhutian Liu, Zhiyun Qian, Zhaowei Tan, Srikanth V. Krishnamurthy, Mathy Vanhoef, CVE-2025-59375, Ron Masas(BreakPoint), Chunyu Song(NorthSea), Rodolphe Brunetti@@eisw0lf(Lupus Nova), Michael DePlante@@izobashi(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Noah Gregory (wts.dev), Pwn2car, Enis Maholli (enismaholli.com), CVE-2026-20622, Morris Richman@@morrisinlife, Vivek Dhar, ASI (RM) in Border Security Force, FTR HQ BSF Kashmir, Gongyu Ma@@Mezone0, LeminLimez, Nathaniel Oh@@calysteon, HanQing(TSDubhe), Nan Wang@@eternalsakura13, Tom Van Goethem, EntryHi, Wang Yu(Cyberserval), Ryan Dowd@@_rdowd, Johnny Franks (zeroxjf), Ron Elemans, Kenneth Chew, Bing Shi(Alibaba Group), Wenchao Li(Alibaba Group), Xiaolong Bai(Alibaba Group), (Indiana University Bloomington), Luyi Xing(Indiana University Bloomington), Vamshi Paili, Tony Gorez for Reverse Society@@tonygo_, 이동하 (Lee Dong Ha)(SSA Lab)

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Sequoia<15.7.4
15.7.4
Apple macOS Tahoe<26.3
26.3
Apple macOS Sonoma<14.8.4
14.8.4
Apple macOS<14.8.4
Apple macOS>=15.0<15.7.4
Apple macOS>=26.0<26.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.7.4
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 26.3
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.8.4
  4. Remove

    Remove the affected component from your environment.

    Remove the vulnerable code, as this issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.

Event History

Feb 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Description
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Affected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:58 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-20602?

CVE-2026-20602 has been classified with a severity rating that indicates an important vulnerability impacting Apple macOS products.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-20602?

To fix CVE-2026-20602, update your affected macOS software to the latest version as specified in the advisory.

3

Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2026-20602?

CVE-2026-20602 affects macOS Sequoia versions prior to 15.7.4, macOS Tahoe versions prior to 26.3, and macOS Sonoma versions prior to 14.8.4.

4

What type of issue is CVE-2026-20602?

CVE-2026-20602 involves a parsing issue related to directory paths that has been addressed with improved validation.

5

What products are involved in CVE-2026-20602?

CVE-2026-20602 affects multiple Apple macOS products, including Sequoia, Tahoe, and Sonoma.

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