Product:
macOS
Summary
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue allows an app to modify protected parts of the file system. The issue has been fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.4.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 5.5 | CVE-2026-28829 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to have local access to the system and the ability to run an application. By leveraging the permissions issue, the attacker could potentially modify protected areas of the file system, leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of sensitive data.
Affected Products
- macOS Sequoia 15.7.5 – Fixed permissions issue with additional restrictions.
- macOS Sonoma 14.8.5 – Addressed the vulnerability to prevent unauthorized file system modifications.
- macOS Tahoe 26.4 – Resolved the permissions issue affecting protected file system areas.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should update their macOS to the latest versions as specified. Regularly applying security updates and patches is essential to protect against potential exploitation of vulnerabilities.