This issue was addressed with improved checks.

Code

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Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

1. May 11, 2026 · NIST NVD

   Detected

   This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.5. An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to view sensitive user information.

2. Jul 27, 2026 · NIST NVD

   Updated

   This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.5. An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to view sensitive user information.

Affected

• cpe apple/macosversion unspecified

Sources

• CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-28961

  Official CVE identifier

  cve.org
• NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-28961

  This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.5. An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to view sensitive user information.

  nvd.nist.gov

References

• Release Notes · support.apple.com
• Reference · support.apple.com
• Reference · support.apple.com