CVE-2026-28876
Directory Path Parsing Flaw in Apple OSes Risks Data Exposure
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-03-25
Assigner: Apple Inc.
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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) |
| apple | ipados | to 18.7.7 (exc) |
| apple | ipados | From 26.0 (inc) to 26.4 (exc) |
| apple | iphone_os | to 18.7.7 (exc) |
| apple | iphone_os | From 26.0 (inc) to 26.4 (exc) |
| apple | visionos | to 26.4 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-284 | The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a parsing issue related to the handling of directory paths in certain Apple operating systems. It was addressed by improving path validation to prevent improper access.
Due to this issue, an app may be able to access sensitive user data by exploiting the way directory paths are parsed.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow an app to access sensitive user data without proper authorization, potentially leading to privacy breaches or unauthorized data exposure.
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 Apple devices to the fixed versions of the operating systems as soon as possible.
- Update iOS devices to iOS 18.7.7 or iOS 26.4.
- Update iPadOS devices to iPadOS 18.7.7 or iPadOS 26.4.
- Update macOS devices to macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, or macOS Tahoe 26.4.
- Update visionOS devices to version 26.4.