CVE-2026-28926

Privilege Escalation via Race Condition in macOS State Handling

Published Jul 27, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to elevate privileges.

Remediation

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History
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Title Privilege Escalation via Race Condition in macOS State Handling
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Description A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. An app may be able to elevate privileges. A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to elevate privileges.
References
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Title Race Condition in macOS State Handling Allows Privilege Escalation
Weaknesses CWE-790
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Weaknesses CWE-362
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/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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Title Race Condition in macOS State Handling Allows Privilege Escalation
Weaknesses CWE-790
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First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos
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Description A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. An app may be able to elevate privileges.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Aug 21, 2026, 12:38 AM
Reserved
Mar 3, 2026, 4:36 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 27, 2026, 9:16 PM
Modified
Oct 24, 2026, 1:10 PM