Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessNetwork request to vulnerable macOS app
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ExploitBypass access control checks
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ExecutionRead sensitive user data in memory
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ImpactExfiltrate confidential information
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OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Access control enforcement
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit a logic flaw in macOS Tahoe versions prior to 26.4. An app (installed on the victim's system) can access sensitive user data without requiring user interaction or special permissions. |
| Impact | The risk assessment is constrained by missing CVSS and EPSS data, which limits quantitative exploitation probability analysis. However, several factors establish this as a material security concern: Apple's decision to patch indicates active vulnerability validation; the information disclosure impact directly threatens user privacy; the logic issue classification suggests the flaw is likely exploitable by malicious applications without requiring advanced exploitation techniques; and no KEV or public POC status is documented, suggesting either pre-disclosure handling or recent patch availability. The attack vector is likely 'Local' (application-based) with low to medium complexity, as the flaw requires app installation but not necessarily user interaction beyond normal app execution. Real-world priority is elevated for macOS users, particularly those running versions significantly behind 26.4, but lower than memory-safety or remote code execution vulnerabilities in terms of attack surface. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A malicious or compromised application installed on an affected macOS system could exploit the logic flaw to bypass sandbox restrictions and access sensitive user data such as credentials, location history, calendar events, or personal documents without triggering permission prompts or audit logs. The attack requires only that the app be installed and executed—no special user interaction or elevated privileges are necessary, making this a practical threat vector for supply-chain compromises where legitimate apps are trojanized or third-party app stores distribute malicious variants. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 25, 2026
A logic flaw in macOS Tahoe allows applications to bypass security controls and access sensitive user data without proper authorization. The vulnerability affects macOS versions prior to 26.4 and is addressed through improved input validation and access control checks. While CVSS scoring data is unavailable, Apple has released a patch indicating this is a genuine security concern requiring immediate attention.
RemediationAI
Immediately upgrade to macOS Tahoe 26.4 or any later version to obtain the patched logic controls that restrict unauthorized data access. macOS users should enable automatic security updates through System Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates to ensure timely patch deployment. Until systems can be updated, restrict app installations to trusted sources only, review and revoke unnecessary app permissions through System Settings > Privacy and Security, and monitor system logs for suspicious data access patterns. For enterprise environments, deploy this patch through Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions prioritizing business-critical systems, and reference Apple's security advisory at https://support.apple.com/en-us/126794 for deployment guidance.
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Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability represents an information disclosure flaw within macOS system architecture, specifically classified as a logic issue rather than a memory safety or cryptographic weakness. The affected product is Apple macOS (CPE: cpe:2.3:a:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*), spanning multiple versions up to and including those prior to macOS Tahoe 26.4. While the CWE classification is not specified in available sources, the description of 'improved checks' suggests the root cause involves insufficient validation of application entitlements, sandbox escape conditions, or inadequate permission verification mechanisms. The fix involves tightening logical gates that control sensitive data access, indicating the original code likely failed to properly enforce authorization boundaries between application contexts and protected user information stores.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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3DescriptionCVE.org
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2026-28837 is a logic flaw in macOS Tahoe (versions prior to 26.4) that enables unauthorized applications to bypass security controls and access sensitive user data, creating direct risk to confidential information and system integrity across affected macOS deployments. This high-severity vulnerability requires immediate patching to prevent potential data exposure and unauthorized system access.
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
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