Product:
macOS
Summary
The issue was addressed with improved checks. An app may be able to access sensitive user data. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of macOS, highlighting the importance of keeping systems updated.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 5.3 | CVE-2026-28839 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker could craft a malicious application that takes advantage of the insufficient checks in the affected macOS versions. By deploying this application on a target system, the attacker may gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data without requiring any user interaction.
Affected Products
- macOS Sequoia: Affected version 15.7.5
- macOS Sonoma: Affected version 14.8.5
- macOS Tahoe: Affected version 26.4
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should update their macOS systems to the latest versions as soon as possible. Regularly applying security updates is crucial to protect against potential exploits and ensure the integrity of user data.