CVE-2026-28840 Details
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
A vulnerability in the PackageKit component of Apple macOS in the Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma versions allows apps to gain root privileges. This issue arises from a permissions flaw that has been addressed with additional restrictions.
Users can update to macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, or macOS Tahoe 26.4 to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 12, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/126794 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/127116 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/127117 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple macos | >= 14.0, < 14.8.7 >= 15.0, < 15.7.7 >= 26.0, < 26.4 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 12, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 12, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |