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In summary:
- Apple has released macOS 26.6.1, a rare single-issue security patch that fixes a critical vulnerability in the Screen Sharing feature, according to Macworld.
- The flaw reportedly allowed attackers to bypass Screen Sharing credentials, potentially enabling unauthorized access over a network.
- Security fixes are also available for older systems including macOS 15 and 14, and users are urged to update their Macs promptly.
Apple rarely releases an operating system update for just one of its OSes, and it’s just as rare that it fixes a single issue.
That’s exactly what macOS 26.6.1, released today, is and does. Apple’s Security Releases page lists only a single fix, to Screen Sharing:
An attacker on the network may be able to authenticate to Screen Sharing without valid credentials.
The update is only for macOS—there are not updates for iOS, iPadOS, or any other OS equivalent.
For those with older Macs that don’t support macOS 26, Apple has released macOS 15.7.9 and 14.8.9 as well to address the same issue.
Author: Jason Cross, Senior Editor, Macworld
Jason has written about technology for more than 25 years – first in the gaming press, then focusing on enthusiast PCs and general technology. He enjoys learning how complicated technology works and explaining it in a way anyone can understand.
