CVE-2026-28826 Security feature bypass in macOS
A malicious app can break out of its sandbox, allowing attackers to execute code with elevated privileges on macOS systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-28826?
CVE-2026-28826 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. A malicious app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28826?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28826?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-28826 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-28826 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28826 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vwph-79wv-4483.