CVE-2026-39871
HighSummary
A path handling issue was addressed with improved logic. An app may be able to observe unprotected user data.
Risk Assessment
The organization may be exposed to the leakage of sensitive user data, potentially leading to privacy and security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the system to macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, or macOS Tahoe 26.5 to mitigate this vulnerability.
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Original NVD description (English source)
A path handling issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5. An app may be able to observe unprotected user data.