How severe is CVE-2026-28816?

CVE-2026-28816 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-28816 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-28816?

CVE-2026-28816 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28816?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-28816 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-28816 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-15077.

When was CVE-2026-28816 published?

CVE-2026-28816 was published on 2026-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-28816

CVE-2026-28816 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-15077
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2026-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to delete files for which it does not have permission.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-28816?: A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to delete files for which it does not have permission.
How severe is CVE-2026-28816?: CVE-2026-28816 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-28816 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-28816?: CVE-2026-28816 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28816?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-28816 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-28816 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-15077.
When was CVE-2026-28816 published?: CVE-2026-28816 was published on 2026-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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