CVE-2026-28839
Improper Access Control in macOS Allows Sensitive Data Exposure
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-03-25
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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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) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-285 | The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves an issue in certain versions of macOS (Sequoia, Sonoma, Tahoe) where an application may be able to access sensitive user data due to insufficient checks.
The problem was addressed by improving these checks in the specified macOS versions.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an application to access sensitive user data without proper authorization.
This could lead to privacy breaches or unauthorized disclosure of personal information.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your system to the fixed versions of macOS: macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, or macOS Tahoe 26.4.