CVE-2026-28836: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-54j8-mp7q-f5gc
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-359
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-28836 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-359: Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product does not properly prevent a person's private, personal information from being accessed by actors who either (1) are not explicitly authorized to access the information or (2) do not have the implicit consent of the person about whom the information is collected.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-28836 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-28836
GHSA Identifier GHSA-54j8-mp7q-f5gc
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-359: Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Physical (AV:P)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-28836

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-28836, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-359: Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product does not properly prevent a person's private, personal information from being accessed by actors who either (1) are not explicitly authorized to access the information or (2) do not have the implicit consent of the person about whom the information is collected. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A correctness issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. An attacker with physical access may be able to silently persist an Apple Account on an erased device.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-28836 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28836
support.apple.com/en-us/128072 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/128072

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-28836?
CVE-2026-28836 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-359: Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-28836?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-28836?
CVE-2026-28836 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-28836?
CVE-2026-28836 is classified under CWE-359: Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product does not properly prevent a person's private, personal information from being accessed by actors who either (1) are not explicitly authorized to access the information or (2) do not have the implicit consent of the person about whom the information is collected.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-28836?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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