CVE-2026-28823
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Path Traversal in macOS Tahoe Allows Deletion of System Files

Publication date: 2026-03-25

Last updated on: 2026-03-25

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app with root privileges may be able to delete protected system files.
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Published
2026-03-25
Last Modified
2026-03-25
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-25
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-28823
EUVD
EUVD-2026-15089
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos From 26.0 (inc) to 26.4 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a path handling issue in macOS Tahoe that was addressed by improving validation mechanisms. It allows an application running with root privileges to potentially delete protected system files.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an app with root privileges to delete important protected system files, which may lead to system instability, data loss, or compromise of system integrity.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your system to macOS Tahoe 26.4 or later, where the issue has been fixed with improved validation.

Avoid running untrusted applications with root privileges to reduce the risk of protected system files being deleted.

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