Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2026-28974

Vulnerability identifier: #VU131060

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-28974

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a local application to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Spotlight. A local application can cause a denial-of-service.

macOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
tvOS
visionOS
watchOS

Install update from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 26.5 25F71, 15.7.7 24G720
Apple iOS - update to 26.5 23F77
iPadOS - update to 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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• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple watchOS
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