CVE-2026-28854: The issue was addressed with additional app bundle integrity checks

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-28854?

macos: upgrade to 27.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-28854 being exploited?

CVE-2026-28854 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-28854 affect?

CVE-2026-28854 affects macos. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The issue was addressed with additional app bundle integrity checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. A maliciously modified app may not be prevented from launching.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-28854?

Priority 32/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-28854 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting macos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The issue was addressed with additional app bundle integrity checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. A maliciously modified app may not be prevented from launching.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-354, CWE-353
Published	2026-10-20
Last modified	2026-10-29

Publisher (CNA): Apple Inc. · Vendor: apple

Last updated 2026-10-29 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-20 01:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-29 18:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apple macos UPGRADE

Affected: < 27.0

Fixed in: 27.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-28854?

macos: upgrade to 27.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-28854 being exploited?

CVE-2026-28854 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-28854 affect?

CVE-2026-28854 affects macos. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The issue was addressed with additional app bundle integrity checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. A maliciously modified app may not be prevented from launching.

How urgent is CVE-2026-28854?

Priority 32/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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