CVE-2026-28823

4.9 MEDIUM

Published: March 25, 2026 Modified: March 25, 2026

Description

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app with root privileges may be able to delete protected system files.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126794

Source: product-security@apple.com

Vendor Advisory

1 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

4.9 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.0%

11th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

Affected Vendors

apple

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