Improper input validation in macOS - CVE-2026-20627

 

Improper input validation in macOS - CVE-2026-20627

Published: February 11, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU122679
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20627
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation in CoreServices. A local application can access sensitive user data.


Affected software

macOS
visionOS
watchOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

How to mitigate CVE-2026-20627

Install update from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 26.3 25D125, 14.8.4 23J319
visionOS - update to 26.3
watchOS - update to 26.3 23S620
iPadOS - update to 26.3 23D127
Apple iOS - update to 26.3 23D127

External References

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