CVE-2026-28893
Temporary File Privacy Issue in macOS Tahoe Print Preview
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-03-27
Assigner: Apple Inc.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| apple | macos | From 26.0 (inc) to 26.4 (exc) |
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| 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 privacy issue related to the handling of temporary files in macOS Tahoe. Specifically, when using the print preview feature, a document may be written to a temporary file in a way that could expose private information.
The issue was addressed by improving how temporary files are managed to prevent unintended exposure of document contents.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability could lead to unintended exposure of sensitive or private document data through temporary files created during print preview operations.
If an attacker or unauthorized user gains access to these temporary files, they might be able to view confidential information that was not meant to be exposed.
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 issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update your system to macOS Tahoe 26.4 or later.