CVE-2026-20684 Security feature bypass in macOS
An application can bypass Gatekeeper security checks on macOS, allowing potentially malicious software to run without proper verification.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-20684?
CVE-2026-20684 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may bypass Gatekeeper checks.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-20684?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20684?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-20684 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-20684 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-20684 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8j6h-jv9f-2r4r.