CVE-2026-28853 Details
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to elevate privileges.
A vulnerability allowing privilege escalation has been identified in the AMD component of Apple macOS. This issue is present in macOS Sequoia 15.8 and macOS Tahoe 26.7. The vulnerability arises from insufficient checks, which could be exploited by an application to gain elevated privileges.
Users can upgrade to macOS Sequoia 15.8 or macOS Tahoe 26.7 to address this vulnerability.
Metrics
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 Oct 20, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149042 | [email protected] | Vendor AdvisoryRelease Notes |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149043 | [email protected] | Vendor AdvisoryRelease Notes |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple macos | < 15.8 >= 26.0, < 26.7 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 21, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 20, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 20, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |