CVE-2026-28849 Details
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. 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.
A vulnerability exists in the handling of ZIP archives in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 and macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. A maliciously crafted ZIP file may bypass Gatekeeper checks, potentially allowing harmful applications to be executed without proper security warnings or restrictions.
Users can update to macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 or macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 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 Jul 28, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/127115 | [email protected] | |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/128071 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/128072 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-290 | Authentication Bypass by Spoofing | CISA-ADP |
| CWE-693 | Protection Mechanism Failure | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple macos | >= 14.0, < 14.8.8 >= 15.0, < 15.7.8 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 28, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 27, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |