Apple macOS up to 14.8.4/15.7.4/26.2/26.3 Restrictions information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple macOS up to 14.8.4/15.7.4/26.2/26.3. This affects an unknown part of the component Restrictions Handler. The manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-20699. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple macOS up to 14.8.4/15.7.4/26.2/26.3. Affected is an unknown function of the component Restrictions Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

A downgrade issue affecting Intel-based Mac computers was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.

The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-20699 since 11/11/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1592 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 14.8.5, 15.7.5, 26.3 or 26.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.7

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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ADP CISA Base Score: 6.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 14.8.5/15.7.5/26.3/26.4

Timelineinfo

11/11/2025 CVE reserved
03/25/2026 +134 days Advisory disclosed
03/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/29/2026 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-20699 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-20699
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-352926
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2026 07:39
Updated: 03/29/2026 17:13
Changes: 03/25/2026 07:39 (57), 03/29/2026 17:13 (12)
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Cache ID: 216:41B:103

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