CVE-2026-28892
Filesystem Permissions Vulnerability in macOS Allows Unauthorized Modifications
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-03-27
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 |
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| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a permissions issue in certain versions of macOS (Sequoia 15.7.5, Sonoma 14.8.5, Tahoe 26.4) where an application may be able to modify protected parts of the file system. The issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an application to modify protected parts of the file system, potentially leading to unauthorized changes to system files or configurations.
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 Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.4.
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your macOS system to one of these fixed versions or later.