2026-07-27 20:14CVE-2026-28900apple
PUBLISHED5.2

A file quarantine bypass was addressed with additional checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. A maliciously crafted ZIP archive may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

Problem type

  • A maliciously crafted ZIP archive may bypass Gatekeeper checks

Affected products

Apple

macOS

< 14.8.8 - AFFECTED

< 15.7.8 - AFFECTED

References

GitHub Security Advisories

GHSA-79fp-6cmr-w263

A file quarantine bypass was addressed with additional checks. This issue is fixed in macOS...

https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-79fp-6cmr-w263

A file quarantine bypass was addressed with additional checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. A maliciously crafted ZIP archive may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

JSON source

https://cveawg.mitre.org/api/cve/CVE-2026-28900
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