Vulnerability Description
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to delete files for which it does not have permission.
CVSS Score
4.0
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.8.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126794Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126795Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126796Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-28816?
CVE-2026-28816 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to delete files for which it does n...
How severe is CVE-2026-28816?
CVE-2026-28816 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-28816?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.