Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2026-28993
Published: May 12, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU131057
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-2026-28993
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 shortcuts when handling local application access. A local user can access the vulnerable component to disclose sensitive information.
Affected software
macOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
visionOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
visionOS
How to mitigate CVE-2026-28993
Install update from vendor's website.
macOS - addressed in versions 26.5 25F71, 14.8.7 23J520, 15.7.7 24G720
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 18.7.9 22H355, 26.5 23F77
iPadOS - addressed in versions 18.7.9 22H355, 26.5 23F77
visionOS - update to 26.5
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 18.7.9 22H355, 26.5 23F77
iPadOS - addressed in versions 18.7.9 22H355, 26.5 23F77
visionOS - update to 26.5