CVE-2026-20619: Infoleak

Published Feb 11, 2026
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Updated

A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Tahoe 26.3. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

Other sources

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

— Apple

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

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_

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Sequoia<15.7.4
15.7.4
Apple macOS Tahoe<26.3
26.3
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. Configuration

    Apply additional restrictions on the observability of app states as described for this issue.

    Apple security/observability controls App state observability = restricted
  4. Compensating control

    Apply additional code-signing restrictions on Intel-based Mac computers to address the downgrade issue.

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
DescriptionAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected 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-2026-20619?

CVE-2026-20619 is classified as a logging issue with potential access to sensitive user data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-20619?

To fix CVE-2026-20619, upgrade to macOS Sequoia 15.7.4 or macOS Tahoe 26.3.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2026-20619?

CVE-2026-20619 affects macOS versions prior to 15.7.4 and 26.3.

4

What type of issue is CVE-2026-20619?

CVE-2026-20619 is a logging issue that involves improved data redaction and path validation.

5

Which vendor is associated with CVE-2026-20619?

CVE-2026-20619 is associated with Apple Inc.

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