CVE-2026-28817
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.16%
Last modified
CVE-2026-28817 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.8.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.7.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 26.0, < 26.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126794Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126795Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126796Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-28817?
A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2026-28817?
CVE-2026-28817 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28817?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2026-28817?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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