CVE-2026-20622: Input Validation

Published Feb 11, 2026
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Updated

A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26.3. An app may be able to capture a user's screen.

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_, 이동하 (Lee Dong Ha)(SSA Lab)

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Sequoia<15.7.4
Apple macOS Tahoe<26.3
Apple macOS>=15.0<15.7.4
Apple macOS>=26.0<26.3
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

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. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Sequoia to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.7.4
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Sonoma to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.8.4
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Tahoe to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 26.3

Event History

Feb 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Description
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Affected Software
Mar 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:32 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:17 AM
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-2026-20622?

CVE-2026-20622 is classified as a privacy issue that can potentially allow unauthorized screen capture.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-20622?

To resolve CVE-2026-20622, update your system to macOS Sequoia version 15.7.4 or macOS Tahoe version 26.3.

3

Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2026-20622?

CVE-2026-20622 affects macOS Sequoia up to version 15.7.4 and macOS Tahoe up to version 26.3.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2026-20622?

The primary risk of CVE-2026-20622 is the potential exposure of sensitive information through unauthorized screen captures.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-20622?

There are no official workarounds for CVE-2026-20622 and the best action is to apply the available software updates.

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