CVE-2026-28924

7.5 HIGH

Published: May 11, 2026 Modified: May 12, 2026

Description

A race condition was addressed with improved handling of symbolic links. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5. An app may be able to access Contacts without user consent.

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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:N/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/127115

Source: product-security@apple.com

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/127116

Source: product-security@apple.com

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/127117

Source: product-security@apple.com

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.3%

22th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-362

Affected Vendors

apple

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