Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2026-28954

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Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2026-28954

Published: May 12, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU131037
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-28954
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to disclose sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in kernel when handling local access to kernel resources. A local user can access sensitive kernel-managed information to disclose sensitive information.


Affected software

macOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

How to mitigate CVE-2026-28954

Install update from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 26.5 25F71, 14.8.7 23J520, 15.7.7 24G720
iPadOS - update to 18.7.9 22H355
Apple iOS - update to 18.7.9 22H355

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