CVE-2026-28912 Privilege escalation in macOS

High 7.8 Published 27 Jul 2026 Updated 25 Aug 2026

A logic flaw in macOS allows a local user to elevate privileges, requiring an update to the operating system.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-28912?

CVE-2026-28912 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 27 Jul 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 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.6. A user may be able to elevate privileges.

Weakness: CWE-693

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28912?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28912?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-28912 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-28912 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28912 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gq49-rcwm-xqj2.