CVE-2026-28840
Permissions Issue in macOS Allows Root Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-05-11
Last updated on: 2026-05-11
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos_sequoia | to 15.7.7 (inc) |
| apple | macos_sonoma | to 14.8.7 (inc) |
| apple | macos_tahoe | to 26.4 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 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, Sonoma, Tahoe) that could allow an application to gain root privileges. The issue was addressed by adding additional restrictions to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an application to gain root privileges, which means it could execute actions with the highest level of system access. This could lead to unauthorized control over the system, potentially compromising system integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your macOS system to one of the fixed versions: macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, or macOS Tahoe 26.4.