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macOS: Some apps may delete files they shouldn't
CVE-2026-28816
Summary
An issue in macOS allowed certain apps to delete files they didn't have permission to delete. This has been fixed in the latest updates for macOS Sequoia, Sonoma, and Tahoe. Users should update their operating systems to the latest version to prevent potential file loss.
Original title
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 doe...
Original 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.
Published: 25 Mar 2026 · Updated: 25 Mar 2026 · First seen: 25 Mar 2026