How severe is CVE-2026-28961?

CVE-2026-28961 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-28961 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-28961?

CVE-2026-28961 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28961?

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

Does CVE-2026-28961 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-28961 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29265.

When was CVE-2026-28961 published?

CVE-2026-28961 was published on 2026-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-28961

CVE-2026-28961 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-29265
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2026-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.5. An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to view sensitive user information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-28961?: This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.5. An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to view sensitive user information.
How severe is CVE-2026-28961?: CVE-2026-28961 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-28961 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-28961?: CVE-2026-28961 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28961?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-28961 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-28961 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29265.
When was CVE-2026-28961 published?: CVE-2026-28961 was published on 2026-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/127115

Affected products (1)

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