Path handling information disclosure in Apple TV App on macOS
CVE-2026-39871 is a path handling flaw in Apple TV App affecting macOS Sonoma, macOS Sequoia, and macOS Tahoe. Apple describes the issue as a path handling issue that was addressed with improved logic. Successful exploitation could allow an application to observe unprotected user data, indicating improper handling or validation of file paths or path-derived resource access within the TV App.
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Recent activity
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An information disclosure vulnerability in TV App that may allow an app to observe unprotected user data.
A path handling vulnerability in macOS Tahoe that may allow an app to observe unprotected user data.
A macOS Sonoma vulnerability involving path handling that may allow an app to observe unprotected user data.
A path handling issue in macOS Tahoe that could allow an app to observe unprotected user data.
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Query your assets running an affected version, and investigate the blast radius.
Every observed campaign linking this CVE to a named adversary.
Malware families riding this exploit, with evidence and IOCs.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
Community discussion across Reddit, Mastodon, and other social sources.