CVE-2026-28961
Physical Access Information Exposure in macOS Tahoe
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 |
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| apple | macos_tahoe | to 26.5 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
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| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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AI Powered Q&A
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to a locked device to potentially view sensitive user information. Such unauthorized access to sensitive data could impact compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive information against unauthorized access.
However, the provided information does not specify the exact compliance implications or whether this vulnerability leads to a breach of these standards.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves a security issue in macOS Tahoe where an attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to view sensitive user information. The issue was addressed by implementing improved checks and is fixed in macOS Tahoe version 26.5.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has physical access to your locked device to view sensitive user information, potentially compromising your privacy and security.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your device to macOS Tahoe 26.5 or later, where the issue has been fixed with improved checks.
Additionally, since the vulnerability requires physical access to a locked device, ensure that physical security measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access.