CVE-2026-28816

MEDIUM

macOS < 14.8.5, < 15.7.5, < 26.4 - Unauthorized File Deletion via Path Handling Issue

Title source: llm

Description

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to delete files for which it does not have permission.

References (3)

Core 3

Core References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126794

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126795

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126796

Scores

CVSS v3 4.0

EPSS 0.0003

EPSS Percentile 9.6%

Attack Vector LOCAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE

CWE-22

Status published

Products (4)

Apple/macOS < 14.8.5

Apple/macOS < 15.7.5

Apple/macOS < 26.4

apple/macos 14.0 - 14.8.5

Published Mar 25, 2026

Tracked Since Mar 25, 2026