Skip to main content

macOS EUVD-2026-29217

| CVE-2026-28840 HIGH
Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)
2026-05-11 apple GHSA-h69x-mj2r-cgmj
7.8
CVSS 3.1
Share

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

5
Analysis Generated
May 12, 2026 - 16:31 vuln.today
CVSS changed
May 12, 2026 - 14:22 NVD
7.8 (HIGH)
Patch available
May 11, 2026 - 22:03 EUVD
CVE Published
May 11, 2026 - 20:08 nvd
UNKNOWN (no severity yet)
CVE Published
May 11, 2026 - 20:08 nvd
HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

AnalysisAI

Local privilege escalation in macOS allows authenticated users with low-level access to gain root privileges through a permissions enforcement flaw. Affects macOS Tahoe (pre-26.4), Sequoia (pre-15.7.7), and Sonoma (pre-14.8.7). …

Sign in for full analysis, threat intelligence, and remediation guidance.

RemediationAI

Within 24 hours: Identify all macOS endpoints running Tahoe (pre-26.4), Sequoia (pre-15.7.7), or Sonoma (pre-14.8.7) using device inventory tools. Within 7 days: Deploy patches-macOS Tahoe 26.4+, Sequoia 15.7.7+, Sonoma 14.8.7+-to at least 80% of affected fleet via mobile device management or software update tools. …

Sign in for detailed remediation steps.

Share

EUVD-2026-29217 vulnerability details – vuln.today

This site uses cookies essential for authentication and security. No tracking or analytics cookies are used. Privacy Policy