CVE-2026-28982: A race condition was addressed with improved locking
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical · fixed in 26.6 : patch macOS as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 46% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 26.6, 15.7.8, 14.8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Jul 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade macOS to 26.6, 15.7.8 or 14.8.8.
Affected software
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AI-suggested
Apply the official patches provided by Apple by upgrading to macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, or macOS Tahoe 26.6. These updates contain the improved locking mechanisms that fix the race condition. No other mitigation is indicated or required.
Description
CVE-2026-28982 is a critical race condition vulnerability in macOS that could allow a remote user to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory. The issue is addressed with improved locking mechanisms and is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.6.