How severe is CVE-2026-20693?

CVE-2026-20693 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-20693 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-20693?

CVE-2026-20693 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20693?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-20693 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-20693 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-15067.

When was CVE-2026-20693 published?

CVE-2026-20693 was published on 2026-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-20693

CVE-2026-20693 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-15067
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2026-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An attacker with root privileges may be able to delete protected system files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-20693?: This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An attacker with root privileges may be able to delete protected system files.
How severe is CVE-2026-20693?: CVE-2026-20693 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-20693 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-20693?: CVE-2026-20693 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20693?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-20693 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-20693 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-15067.
When was CVE-2026-20693 published?: CVE-2026-20693 was published on 2026-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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