Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2026-28996

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Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2026-28996

Published: May 12, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU131061
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-28996
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
macOS

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to disclose sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in Storage when handling local application access. A local user can access sensitive information to disclose sensitive information.


How to mitigate CVE-2026-28996

Install update from vendor's website.

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