CVE-2026-28830
MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.08%
Last modified
CVE-2026-28830 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 26.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126794Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-28830?
A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
How severe is CVE-2026-28830?
CVE-2026-28830 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28830?
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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