CVE-2026-20610

HIGH
2026-02-11 [email protected]
7.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 22:02 vuln.today
CVE Published
Feb 11, 2026 - 23:16 nvd
HIGH 7.8

Tags

Apple macOS

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.

Analysis

Improper symlink handling in macOS Tahoe versions prior to 26.3 allows local authenticated users to escalate privileges to root. An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to gain complete system control. …

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Remediation

Within 24 hours: Inventory all macOS Tahoe systems in your environment and restrict user permissions on sensitive directories. Within 7 days: Implement file system monitoring and access controls to restrict symlink creation in critical paths; consider isolating high-risk systems from sensitive networks. …

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Priority Score

39
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.0
CVSS: +39
POC: 0

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CVE-2026-20610 vulnerability details – vuln.today
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