CVE-2026-28914

Published May 11, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.5. A maliciously crafted ZIP archive may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

Remediation

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History
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Title Gatekeeper Bypass via Malicious ZIP Archive in macOS Tahoe
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Description A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.5. A maliciously crafted ZIP archive may bypass Gatekeeper checks. A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.5. A maliciously crafted ZIP archive may bypass Gatekeeper checks.
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CPEs cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Title Gatekeeper Bypass via Malicious ZIP Archive in macOS Tahoe
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Title Malicious ZIP Archive Bypasses Gatekeeper Checks on macOS Tahoe
Weaknesses CWE-284
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Weaknesses CWE-358
CWE-693
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N'}

ssvc

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

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Title Malicious ZIP Archive Bypasses Gatekeeper Checks on macOS Tahoe
Weaknesses CWE-284
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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 file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.5. A maliciously crafted ZIP archive may bypass Gatekeeper checks.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Jul 27, 2026, 8:12 PM
Reserved
Mar 3, 2026, 4:36 PM
Status
Modified
Published
May 11, 2026, 9:18 PM
Modified
Oct 26, 2026, 6:10 PM