Vulnerability Description
An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to connect to a network share without user consent.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.8.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126794Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126795Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126796Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-20701?
CVE-2026-20701 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to connect to a network share...
How severe is CVE-2026-20701?
CVE-2026-20701 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-20701?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.