#VU124341 Link following in macOS - CVE-2026-20633

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#VU124341 Link following in macOS - CVE-2026-20633

Published: March 25, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU124341
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20633
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an insecure link following issue in Archive Utility. A local application can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a confidential user's file on the system and read its contents. 


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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