CVE-2026-28978

8.8 HIGH

Published: May 11, 2026 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5. A malicious app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

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

8.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.1%

4th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

Affected Vendors

apple

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