CVE-2026-28961: macOS Tahoe 26.5 Physical Access Can Read Sensitive Data
CVE-2026-28961 Published on May 11, 2026
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.5. An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to view sensitive user information.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-28961 can be exploited with physical access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Insufficiently Protected Credentials
The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-28961
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Affected Versions
Apple macOS:- Before 26.5 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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