What is the CVSS score of EUVD-2026-49491?

EUVD-2026-49491 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a patch available for EUVD-2026-49491?

Yes, a patch is available for EUVD-2026-49491. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Apple EUVD-2026-49491

| CVE-2026-28912 HIGH

Protection Mechanism Failure (CWE-693)

2026-07-27 apple

GHSA-gq49-rcwm-xqj2

Information Disclosure Apple

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: apple

Severity by source

Vendor (apple) PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from Vendor (apple) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: apple

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Jul 28, 2026 - 16:55 vuln.today

Patch available

Jul 27, 2026 - 21:17 EUVD

CVE Published

Jul 27, 2026 - 20:12 cve.org

HIGH 7.8

CVE Published

Jul 27, 2026 - 20:12 cve.org

UNKNOWN (no severity yet)

DescriptionCVE.org

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6. A user may be able to elevate privileges.

AnalysisAI

Privilege escalation in macOS versions prior to Sequoia 15.7.8 and Tahoe 26.6 allows a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges. The vulnerability carries a CVSS 7.8 high severity but has a low EPSS exploitation probability (0.17%) and no active exploitation or public exploit known. Apple addressed the logic flaw with improved restrictions.