CVE-2026-28820
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2026-28820 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 26.0, < 26.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126794Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-28820?
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
How severe is CVE-2026-28820?
CVE-2026-28820 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28820?
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.
How Strix Helps
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