CVE-2026-28900

MEDIUM

macOS < 14.8.8, < 15.7.8 - Unprotected File Execution via Gatekeeper Bypass in Malicious ZIP Archive

Title source: llm

Description

A file quarantine bypass was addressed with additional checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. A maliciously crafted ZIP archive may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

References (2)

Core 2

Core References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/128071

https://support.apple.com/en-us/128072

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5

EPSS 0.0011

EPSS Percentile 1.3%

Attack Vector LOCAL

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

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE

CWE-290 CWE-693

Status published

Products (3)

Apple/macOS < 14.8.8

Apple/macOS < 15.7.8

apple/macos 14.0 - 14.8.8

Published Jul 27, 2026

Tracked Since Jul 28, 2026