CVE-2026-28912

Published Jul 27, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.6. A user may be able to elevate privileges.

Remediation

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Title Logic Issue Allowing Privilege Escalation on macOS
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Description A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. A user may be able to elevate privileges. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.6. A user may be able to elevate privileges.
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Title Logic Issue Allowing Privilege Escalation on macOS
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Title Privilege Escalation via Logic Issue in macOS
Weaknesses CWE-269
CWE-285
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Title Privilege Escalation via Logic Issue in macOS
Weaknesses CWE-269
CWE-285
CWE-693
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos
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Description A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. A user may be able to elevate privileges.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Aug 25, 2026, 7:24 PM
Reserved
Mar 3, 2026, 4:36 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 27, 2026, 9:16 PM
Modified
Oct 24, 2026, 1:10 PM