CVE-2026-28845
Authorization Bypass in macOS Tahoe Allows Protected Data 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an authorization issue related to state management in macOS Tahoe. Due to this flaw, an application may be able to access protected user data without proper authorization.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability could allow an unauthorized app to access protected user data, potentially leading to privacy breaches or exposure of sensitive 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 macOS Tahoe 26.4 or later, where the issue has been fixed with improved state management to prevent unauthorized access to protected user data.