5.3
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-28862
Apple macOS Private Data Exposure Vulnerability
Description

A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. 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 access user-sensitive data.

INFO

Published Date :

March 25, 2026, 1:17 a.m.

Last Modified :

March 25, 2026, 9:30 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-28862 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Apple macos
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Solution
Update systems to apply patches for improved private data redaction and prevent sensitive data access.
  • Update macOS to version 15.7.5 or 14.8.5.
  • Update macOS to version 26.4.
  • Apply vendor patches when available.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-28862.

URL Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126794 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126795 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126796 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-28862 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 25, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 14.0 up to (excluding) 14.8.5 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 15.0 up to (excluding) 15.7.5 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 26.0 up to (excluding) 26.4
    Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/126794 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/126795 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/126796 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Mar. 25, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
    Added CWE CWE-284
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 25, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. 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 access user-sensitive data.
    Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/126794
    Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/126795
    Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/126796
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