CVE-2026-28830: An app may be able to access sensitive user data in Apple macOS
CVE-2026-28830 is a vulnerability in Apple macOS where a race condition could allow an application to access sensitive user data. The issue was addressed by adding additional validation and fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. 4. There is no CVSS score available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data, so users should consult the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a race condition in Apple macOS that may permit an app to access sensitive user data improperly. The flaw was mitigated by introducing additional validation checks. The fix is included in macOS Tahoe 26.4. No detailed technical exploitation methods or impact scenarios are provided beyond the potential unauthorized data access.
Potential Impact
An application exploiting this vulnerability could gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data on affected macOS systems. No further impact details or exploitation in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. Users should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Patch status beyond this fix is not explicitly confirmed; therefore, users should verify the latest vendor advisory for updated remediation instructions.
CVE-2026-28830: An app may be able to access sensitive user data in Apple macOS
Description
CVE-2026-28830 is a vulnerability in Apple macOS where a race condition could allow an application to access sensitive user data. The issue was addressed by adding additional validation and fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. 4. There is no CVSS score available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data, so users should consult the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a race condition in Apple macOS that may permit an app to access sensitive user data improperly. The flaw was mitigated by introducing additional validation checks. The fix is included in macOS Tahoe 26.4. No detailed technical exploitation methods or impact scenarios are provided beyond the potential unauthorized data access.
Potential Impact
An application exploiting this vulnerability could gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data on affected macOS systems. No further impact details or exploitation in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. Users should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Patch status beyond this fix is not explicitly confirmed; therefore, users should verify the latest vendor advisory for updated remediation instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-03T16:36:03.968Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a02874ccbff5d86108b5382
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 1:50:04 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 1:55:49 AM
Last updated: 5/12/2026, 3:49:21 AM
Views: 2
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