A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.6. A user may be able to elevate privileges.
Fix
Public exploits 1
- jvidhan/cve-2026-28912 PoC on GitHub
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Patch, vendor advisory and mitigation references on NVD 2
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/128067 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/128071 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Every line above is quoted from NVD, CISA, Microsoft, the vendor's own advisory or DISA; nothing is generated.
Change history 1
- First seenCVSS 7.8 · appleNVD modified 2026-10-24 13:10
Affected (CPE criteria) 1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
References 3
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/127117
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/128067 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/128071 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory