Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2026-28983

Vulnerability identifier: #VU131044

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-28983

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in LaunchServices. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file and cause a denial of service.

macOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
tvOS
visionOS
watchOS

Install update from vendor's website.

macOS - update to 26.5 25F71
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 18.7.9 22H355, 26.5 23F77
iPadOS - addressed in versions 18.7.9 22H355, 26.5 23F77
tvOS - update to 26.5 23L471
visionOS - update to 26.5
watchOS - update to 26.5 23T570

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/127115

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