CVE-2026-20693

Summary

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An attacker with root privileges may be able to delete protected system files.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
ApplemacOS0 < 14.8.5affected
ApplemacOS0 < 15.7.5affected
ApplemacOS0 < 26.4affected

Weaknesses

  • An attacker with root privileges may be able to delete protected system files

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: partial

References