CVE-2026-28827
Received Received - Intake
Directory Path Parsing Flaw in macOS Allows Sandbox Escape

Publication date: 2026-03-25

Last updated on: 2026-03-26

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
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Published
2026-03-25
Last Modified
2026-03-26
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-03-25
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-28827
EUVD
EUVD-2026-15097
Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos From 14.0 (inc) to 14.8.5 (exc)
apple macos From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.5 (exc)
apple macos From 26.0 (inc) to 26.4 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a parsing issue related to how directory paths are handled in certain versions of macOS. Due to insufficient path validation, an application may be able to break out of its sandbox, which is a security mechanism designed to isolate apps and limit their access to the system.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an application to escape its sandbox restrictions. This means the app could potentially access or modify files and system resources outside its intended boundaries, leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure.

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