CVE-2026-28829
Filesystem Permissions Vulnerability in macOS Allows Unauthorized Modifications
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-03-25
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
Description
CVSS Scores
EPSS Scores
| Probability: | |
| Percentile: |
Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| 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) |
Helpful Resources
Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-732 | The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. |
Attack-Flow Graph
AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a permissions issue in certain versions of macOS (Sequoia, Sonoma, Tahoe) where an application may be able to modify protected parts of the file system. The issue was addressed by adding additional restrictions to prevent unauthorized modifications.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an application to modify protected parts of the file system, potentially leading to unauthorized changes, system instability, or security breaches.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
I don't know
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update your macOS system to one of the fixed versions: macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, or macOS Tahoe 26.4.