---
id: CVE-2026-28853
title: The issue was addressed with improved checks
summary: >-
  The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS
  Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to elevate privileges.
severity: none
vendor: Apple
product: macOS
affected:
  - macOS < 15.8
  - macOS < 26.7
published: '2026-10-20'
updated: '2026-10-20'
sourceUpdated: '2026-10-20T00:50:04.575Z'
source: CVEORG
sourceUrl: 'https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28853'
references:
  - url: 'https://support.apple.com/en-us/149042'
  - url: 'https://support.apple.com/en-us/149043'
tags:
  - cve.org
ingestedAt: '2026-10-20T01:49:42.622Z'
---

## Overview

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to elevate privileges.

## Affected

- `macOS < 15.8`
- `macOS < 26.7`

## Remediation

Refer to the linked advisories for vendor-supplied fixes and affected version ranges.