CVE-2026-28912: A user may be able to elevate privileges in Apple macOS
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.6. A user may be able to elevate privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Apple macOS is caused by a logic issue that could enable a user with limited privileges to elevate their privileges. The problem was resolved by implementing improved restrictions in the affected macOS versions. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and low privileges, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. The fix is included in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 and macOS Tahoe 26.6.
Potential Impact
A successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a user to gain elevated privileges on the affected macOS system, potentially leading to full system compromise including unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of system files, and disruption of system availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 and macOS Tahoe 26.6. Users and administrators should apply these updates to remediate the vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating an official fix is available. No additional mitigation steps are specified.
CVE-2026-28912: A user may be able to elevate privileges in Apple macOS
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.6. A user may be able to elevate privileges.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Apple
macOS
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Apple macOS is caused by a logic issue that could enable a user with limited privileges to elevate their privileges. The problem was resolved by implementing improved restrictions in the affected macOS versions. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and low privileges, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. The fix is included in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 and macOS Tahoe 26.6.
Potential Impact
A successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a user to gain elevated privileges on the affected macOS system, potentially leading to full system compromise including unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of system files, and disruption of system availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 and macOS Tahoe 26.6. Users and administrators should apply these updates to remediate the vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating an official fix is available. No additional mitigation steps are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-03T16:36:03.984Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a67c1b19c2644c7f8cb0d71
Added to database: 07/27/2026, 20:38:09 UTC
Last enriched: 07/29/2026, 23:52:00 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 22:06:32 UTC
Views: 62
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