CVE-2026-28978 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 26.5. A malicious app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
A permissions issue allowing a malicious app to break out of its sandbox has been identified in the Apple macOS Installer. This vulnerability is present in several different versions and ranges of macOS, including Sequoia 15.7.7, Sonoma 14.8.7, and Tahoe 26.5. The issue arises from inadequate restrictions, which could potentially be exploited by applications to access unauthorized resources or perform actions outside their designated sandbox environment.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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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/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-284 | Improper Access Control | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple macos | >= 14.0, < 14.8.7 >= 15.0, < 15.7.7 >= 26.0, < 26.5 |
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 13, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 13, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |