CVE-2026-28827
CRITICALCVSS 9.3/10EPSS 0.28%
Last modified
CVE-2026-28827 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/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-2026-28827?
A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
How severe is CVE-2026-28827?
CVE-2026-28827 has a CVSS score of 9.3/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28827?
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.
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