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AppleCVE-2026-28853

Apple macOS: privilege escalation

Apple

CVE-2026-28853 · Published Oct 20, 2026 · updated Nov 3, 2026

High7.8
Fix: upgrade to 15.8 or later (2 fixed versions below)
Apple advisory

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to elevate privileges.

Affected versions

PackageAffectedFixed in
macOS
Product
< 15.815.8
< 26.726.7
Details and references
CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity from
CISA (its enrichment of the CVE record)
Weakness
CWE-269

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