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CVE-2026-28945: macOS apps may bypass network restrictions

CVE-2026-28945 · published 3 months ago
Summary

A software update has fixed a vulnerability that could allow malicious apps to bypass network restrictions on certain versions of macOS. This issue has been addressed in the latest updates for macOS Sequoia, macOS Sonoma, and macOS Tahoe. To protect your system, ensure you're running the latest version of your operating system.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple macos < 14.8.8
>= 14.0, < 14.8.8
>= 15.0, < 15.7.8
>= 26.0, < 26.6
Original advisory text
A permissions issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. An app may be able to bypass network rest...
A permissions issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. An app may be able to bypass network restrictions.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
7.1 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-284Improper Access Control
Timeline
Published27 Jul 2026
Updated26 Oct 2026
First seen27 Jul 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-28945 · MITRE
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