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CVSS VectorVendor: apple
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This issue was addressed with additional entitlement checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. A local attacker may be able to determine the legacy VNC password configured for Screen Sharing.
AnalysisAI
Information disclosure in macOS Screen Sharing allows a local attacker with low privileges to read the legacy VNC password. This issue affects macOS versions prior to 15.7.8 and 14.8.8, and could enable unauthorized remote access if VNC is enabled. No active exploitation or public exploit code has been identified.
Same weakness CWE-862 – Missing Authorization
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External POC / Exploit Code
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EUVD-2026-49449
GHSA-5rwq-4jf8-hxpv