Vulnerability Description
A consistency issue was addressed with improved state handling. 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 gain root privileges.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.8.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/127115Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/127116Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/127117Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-28919?
CVE-2026-28919 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A consistency issue was addressed with improved state handling. 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 gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2026-28919?
CVE-2026-28919 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-28919?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.