CVE-2026-28844
Improper Input Validation in macOS Tahoe Allows Unauthorized File Access
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 |
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| apple | macos | to 26.4 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
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| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a file access issue in macOS Tahoe that was addressed by improving input validation. It allows an attacker to potentially gain access to protected parts of the file system.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to access protected areas of the file system, which may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or system files.
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?
The vulnerability is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4 by improved input validation to prevent unauthorized file system access.
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update your macOS Tahoe system to version 26.4 or later.