AppleCVE-2026-28899
Apple macOS: protection mechanism failure
Medium5.5CVE-2026-28899 · Published Sep 14, 2026 · updated Sep 17, 2026
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may bypass Gatekeeper checks.
Affected versions
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| macOS Product | < 15.8 | 15.8 |
| < 26.6 | 26.6 | |
| < 26.7 | 26.7 | |
| < 27 | 27 |
Details and references
- CVSS 3.1
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
- Severity from
- CISA (its enrichment of the CVE record)
- Weakness
- CWE-693
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|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 | Apple macOS: path traversal | Medium5.5 | 14.8.8+1 more |
| Sep 14 | Apple iOS and iPadOS: out-of-bounds read | Medium5.5 | 27+2 more |
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| Sep 14 | Apple iOS and iPadOS: improper access control | Medium5.5 | 27+2 more |
| Sep 14 | Apple macOS: protection mechanism failure | Medium4.4 | 27 |
| Sep 14 | Apple macOS: path traversal | Medium5.5 | 15.8+2 more |