CVE-2026-28836

MEDIUM CVSS 3.1: 6.1 EPSS 0.18%
Updated Sep 18, 2026
Apple
Parameter Value
CVSS 6.1 (MEDIUM)
Affected Versions before 14.8.8
Fixed In 14.8.8
Type CWE-359
Vendor Apple
Public PoC No

A correctness issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. An attacker with physical access may be able to silently persist an Apple Account on an erased device.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Physical
Requires physical access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
None
No disruption

CVSS Vector v3.1

Weakness Type (CWE)

Vulnerable Products 1

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Apple Macos
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
14.8.8