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CVE-2026-28937: An app may be able to access sensitive user data in Apple macOS

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High
Published: 09/14/2026 (09/14/2026, 21:31:47 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Apple
Product: macOS

Description

A vulnerability in Apple macOS allows an app to potentially access sensitive user data. The issue was addressed through improved state management and fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. Versions prior to 27 are affected.

Affected software

Apple

macOS

Affected versions
>=0 <27

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/14/2026, 22:22:31 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-28937 is a vulnerability in Apple macOS where an application may be able to access sensitive user data due to insufficient state management. The issue has been resolved by Apple in macOS Golden Gate 27 through improved state management techniques.

Potential Impact

An attacker-controlled app could potentially access sensitive user data on affected macOS versions prior to Golden Gate 27. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Apply the official fix by upgrading to macOS Golden Gate 27 or later. This update addresses the vulnerability through improved state management.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
apple
Date Reserved
2026-03-03T16:36:03.989Z
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aa860f055bf5e2cf59d2127

Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:40 UTC

Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:22:31 UTC

Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:11:34 UTC

Views: 19

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