CVE-2026-20610 Details
Description
This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.3. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
A vulnerability exists in the CoreServices component of Apple macOS Tahoe, specifically in the handling of symbolic links. This race condition can be exploited to gain root privileges. The issue has been addressed with improved validation and state management. Users can upgrade to macOS Tahoe 26.3 to mitigate this vulnerability.
Users can upgrade to macOS Tahoe 26.3 to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 13, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/126348 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-59 | Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple macos | < 26.3 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 12, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Feb 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |