CVE-2026-28961 Details
Description
This 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. An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to view sensitive user information.
A vulnerability exists in Apple macOS Tahoe that allows an attacker with physical access to a locked device to view sensitive user information. This issue is addressed in the macOS Tahoe 26.5 update.
Users can update to macOS Tahoe 26.5 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 13, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/127115 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/128071 | [email protected] | |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/128072 | [email protected] |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-522 | Insufficiently Protected Credentials | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple macos | >= 26.0, < 26.5 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 14, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 13, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |