Path traversal in macOS - CVE-2026-39871

 

Path traversal in macOS - CVE-2026-39871

Published: May 12, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU131064
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-39871
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to access files and directories outside the intended path restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to path traversal in TV App when handling input from a local application. A local user can supply crafted input to access files and directories outside the intended path restrictions.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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