CVE-2026-28908
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.48%
Last modified
CVE-2026-28908 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A denial of service issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A denial of service issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.8.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.7.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 26.0, < 26.5 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/127115Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/127116Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/127117Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-28908?
A denial of service issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
How severe is CVE-2026-28908?
CVE-2026-28908 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28908?
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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