Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2026-28961
Published: May 12, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU131052
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-28961
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to the system to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Network Extensions. An attacker with physical access to the system can view sensitive user information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.