CVE-2026-28876
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Directory Path Parsing Flaw in Apple OSes Risks Data Exposure

Publication date: 2026-03-25

Last updated on: 2026-03-25

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4, visionOS 26.4. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
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Published
2026-03-25
Last Modified
2026-03-25
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-03-25
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-28876
EUVD
EUVD-2026-15153
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 8 associated CPEs
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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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow an app to access sensitive user data without proper authorization, potentially leading to privacy breaches or unauthorized data exposure.

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Mitigation Strategies

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.
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