Description
This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1. An app may be able to access protected user data.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 5.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS | < 26.1 |
| Apple | macOS | < 14.8.2; < 15.7.2; < 26.1 |
| Apple | tvOS | < 26.1 |
| Apple | visionOS | < 26.1 |
| Apple | watchOS | < 26.1 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125632Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125634
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125637Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125638Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125639Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Nov 4, 2025
- Last modified
- Oct 18, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified