Vulnerability Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5. A malicious app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/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-2026-28978?
CVE-2026-28978 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5. A malicious app may be able to break out of its sand...
How severe is CVE-2026-28978?
CVE-2026-28978 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-28978?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.