CVE-2026-28914

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.5. A maliciously crafted ZIP archive may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

CVSS v3 5.5 MEDIUM

5.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/127115	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/128071
https://support.apple.com/en-us/128072

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-05-11 21:18

Updated : 2026-07-27 21:16

NVD link : CVE-2026-28914

Mitre link : CVE-2026-28914

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-28914

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apple

macos

CWE

CWE-358

Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard

CWE-693

Protection Mechanism Failure

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