Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU131090

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in macOS - CVE-2026-28988

Published: May 12, 2026

Vulnerability identifier: #VU131090

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:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-28988

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improperly imposed permissions in Accounts. A local application can bypass certain Privacy preferences.

macOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
visionOS
watchOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - update to 26.5 25F71
iPadOS - update to 26.5 23F77
Apple iOS - update to 26.5 23F77
visionOS - update to 26.5
watchOS - update to 26.5 23T570