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macOS: Unsecured App Can Modify Protected Files
CVE-2026-28892
Summary
A vulnerability in macOS allows an app to potentially make unauthorized changes to important system files. This could lead to data loss or system instability. Update to macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, or macOS Tahoe 26.4 to fix the issue.
Original title
A permissions issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. 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 modify protected parts o...
Original description
A permissions issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. 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 modify protected parts of the file system.
Published: 25 Mar 2026 · Updated: 25 Mar 2026 · First seen: 25 Mar 2026