CVE-2026-28914

MEDIUM
Published May 11, 2026 Modified May 14, 2026 CWE-358 CWE-693

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.5. A maliciously crafted ZIP archive may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0002
Probability of exploitation
0.05%
Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-358 CWE-358
CWE-693 CWE-693

Affected Products

Vendor Product
apple macos

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-28914? +
A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.5. A maliciously crafted ZIP archive may bypass Gatekeeper checks. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2026-28914? +
CVE-2026-28914 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0002, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-28914? +
CVE-2026-28914 affects products from apple, specifically: macos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-28914? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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