Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in macOS - CVE-2026-28876
Published: March 25, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU124355
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-28876
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of path names in DeviceLink. A local application can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file and access sensitive user data.
Affected software
macOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
visionOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
visionOS
How to mitigate CVE-2026-28876
Install update from vendor's website.
macOS - addressed in versions 26.4 25E246, 14.8.5 23J423, 15.7.5 24G624
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 18.7.7 22H333, 26.4 23E246
iPadOS - addressed in versions 18.7.7 22H333, 26.4 23E246
visionOS - update to 26.4
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 18.7.7 22H333, 26.4 23E246
iPadOS - addressed in versions 18.7.7 22H333, 26.4 23E246
visionOS - update to 26.4