CVE-2026-28844
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2026-28844 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A file access issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A file access issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. An attacker may gain access to protected parts of the file system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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-2026-28844?
A file access issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. An attacker may gain access to protected parts of the file system.
How severe is CVE-2026-28844?
CVE-2026-28844 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28844?
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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