CVE-2026-28830
CVE-2026-28830 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-362.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-29216
- Weakness: CWE-362
- Affected product: Apple Macos
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-28830?
- A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
- How severe is CVE-2026-28830?
- CVE-2026-28830 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-28830 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-28830?
- CVE-2026-28830 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-28830?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-28830 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-28830 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29216.
- When was CVE-2026-28830 published?
- CVE-2026-28830 was published on 2026-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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