Improper authorization in macOS - CVE-2026-28877

Vulnerability identifier: #VU124336

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-28877

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization checks in the Accounts component. A local application can gain access to sensitive user information.

macOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
visionOS
watchOS

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macOS - addressed in versions 26.4 25E246, 15.7.5 24G624
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 18.7.9 22H355, 26.4 23E246
iPadOS - addressed in versions 18.7.9 22H355, 26.4 23E246
visionOS - update to 26.4
watchOS - update to 26.4 23T240

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

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Tahoe
• Multiple vulnerabilities in macOS Sequoia
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple watchOS
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple visionOS
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS 18 and iPadOS 18