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Malicious app could modify sensitive system files on macOS
CVE-2026-28829
Summary
A vulnerability was patched in macOS versions 15.7.5, 14.8.5, and 26.4, which means that certain versions of the operating system may be vulnerable. This means a malicious app could potentially make changes to protected parts of the system, which could lead to serious issues. To protect yourself, make sure your macOS is up to date.
Original title
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. 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 t...
Original description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. 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