CVE-2026-28961

Name: CVE-2026-28961
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-11T21:18:57.09+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-28961 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.5. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.5. An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to view sensitive user information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.6/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	>= 26.0, < 26.5

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/127115Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-28961?

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.5. An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to view sensitive user information.

How severe is CVE-2026-28961?

CVE-2026-28961 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28961?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-28961?

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Source: NVD / NIST