Product:
macOS
Summary
A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue allows an app to potentially access user-sensitive data. The vulnerability has been fixed in the latest versions of macOS Sequoia, Sonoma, and Tahoe.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 5.3 | CVE-2026-28862 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker could create a malicious application that takes advantage of the insufficient data redaction in log entries. By running this application on a target system, the attacker may gain access to sensitive user data that should have been protected.
Affected Products
- macOS Sequoia: Fixed in version 15.7.5
- macOS Sonoma: Fixed in version 14.8.5
- macOS Tahoe: Fixed in version 26.4
Mitigation
Users are advised to update their macOS to the latest versions to mitigate this vulnerability. Regularly applying security updates can help protect against potential exploitation of privacy issues.