# Tahoe 26.5 Tahoe 26.5, released May 11, 2026, fixes 74 CVEs in Tahoe. None of them is reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High. - Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/fix/macos/tahoe-26.5 - Platform: macOS - Released: May 11, 2026 - Priority: High (Closes CVE-2026-43661, high severity) - CVEs: 74, exploited: 0, on CISA KEV: 0 - Vendor advisory: https://support.apple.com/en-us/127115 ## Applies to | Product | Release | Fixed in | |---|---|---| | [Tahoe](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/macos/tahoe.md) | | 26.5 | ## CVEs this fix closes | CVE | Priority | Title | CVSS | EPSS | Exploitation | |---|---|---|---:|---:|---| | [CVE-2026-43661](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-43661.md) | High | ImageIO: Processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory | 7.5 | 0.0126 | | | [CVE-2026-43668](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-43668.md) | High | mDNSResponder: A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory | 7.5 | 0.0112 | | | [CVE-2026-28983](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28983.md) | High | LaunchServices: A remote attacker may be able to cause a denial of service | 7.5 | 0.0081 | | | [CVE-2026-28952](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28952.md) | High | Kernel: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination | 7.5 | 0.0080 | | | [CVE-2026-28846](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28846.md) | High | SceneKit: A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination | 7.5 | 0.0073 | | | [CVE-2026-28959](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28959.md) | High | APFS: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination | 7.5 | 0.0061 | | | [CVE-2026-28940](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28940.md) | High | Model I/O: Processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory | 8.8 | 0.0060 | | | [CVE-2026-28991](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28991.md) | High | Accelerate: An app may be able to cause a denial-of-service | 7.5 | 0.0056 | | | [CVE-2026-28936](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28936.md) | High | CoreServices: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination | 7.5 | 0.0056 | | | [CVE-2026-28848](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28848.md) | High | SMB: A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination | 7.5 | 0.0054 | | | [CVE-2026-28969](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28969.md) | High | IOKit: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination | 7.5 | 0.0053 | | | [CVE-2026-28908](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28908.md) | High | Kernel: An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system | 7.5 | 0.0048 | | | [CVE-2026-28941](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28941.md) | High | Model I/O: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents | 7.1 | 0.0046 | | | [CVE-2026-28943](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28943.md) | High | IOHIDFamily: An app may be able to determine kernel memory layout | 7.5 | 0.0044 | | | [CVE-2026-28987](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28987.md) | High | Kernel: An app may be able to leak sensitive kernel state | 7.5 | 0.0044 | | | [CVE-2026-28925](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28925.md) | High | HFS: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory | 7.5 | 0.0044 | | | [CVE-2026-28990](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28990.md) | High | ImageIO: Processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory | 7.5 | 0.0044 | | | [CVE-2026-28906](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28906.md) | High | Networking: An attacker may be able to track users through their IP address | 7.5 | 0.0043 | | | [CVE-2026-28986](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28986.md) | High | Kernel: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination | 7.5 | 0.0041 | | | [CVE-2026-28905](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28905.md) | High | WebKit: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash | 8.8 | 0.0041 | | | [CVE-2026-28929](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28929.md) | High | Mail Drafts: Replying to an email could display remote images in Mail in Lockdown Mode | 7.5 | 0.0041 | | | [CVE-2026-28974](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28974.md) | High | Spotlight: An app may be able to cause a denial-of-service | 7.5 | 0.0041 | | | [CVE-2026-28883](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28883.md) | High | WebKit: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash | 8.8 | 0.0040 | | | [CVE-2026-28944](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28944.md) | High | WebRTC: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash | 7.5 | 0.0040 | | | [CVE-2026-28962](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28962.md) | High | WebKit: Processing maliciously crafted web content may disclose sensitive user information | 7.5 | 0.0040 | | | [CVE-2026-28954](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28954.md) | High | Kernel: A maliciously crafted disk image may bypass Gatekeeper checks | 7.5 | 0.0039 | | | [CVE-2026-28947](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28947.md) | High | WebKit: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected Safari crash | 8.8 | 0.0038 | | | [CVE-2026-43654](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-43654.md) | High | Kernel: An app may be able to disclose kernel memory | 7.5 | 0.0035 | | | [CVE-2026-1837](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-1837.md) | High | AppleJPEG: Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to a denial-of-service | 8.8 | 0.0033 | | | [CVE-2026-43658](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-43658.md) | High | WebKit: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected Safari crash | 8.8 | 0.0032 | | | [CVE-2026-28930](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28930.md) | High | Spotlight: An app may be able to access protected user data | 7.5 | 0.0032 | | | [CVE-2026-39870](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-39870.md) | High | SceneKit: Processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory | 7.5 | 0.0031 | | | [CVE-2026-39871](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-39871.md) | High | TV App: An app may be able to observe unprotected user data | 7.5 | 0.0031 | | | [CVE-2026-28924](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28924.md) | High | Sync Services: An app may be able to access Contacts without user consent | 7.5 | 0.0031 | | | [CVE-2026-28907](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28907.md) | High | WebKit: Processing maliciously crafted web content may prevent Content Security Policy from being enforced | 8.8 | 0.0030 | | | [CVE-2026-28976](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28976.md) | High | UserAccountUpdater: An app may be able to gain root privileges | 7.5 | 0.0030 | | | [CVE-2026-43660](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-43660.md) | High | WebKit: Processing maliciously crafted web content may prevent Content Security Policy from being enforced | 8.8 | 0.0027 | | | [CVE-2026-43656](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-43656.md) | High | Quick Look: Parsing a maliciously crafted file may lead to an unexpected app termination | 7.3 | 0.0027 | | | [CVE-2026-43652](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-43652.md) | High | Sandbox: An app may be able to access protected user data | 7.5 | 0.0025 | | | [CVE-2026-43670](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-43670.md) | High | WebKit: Processing maliciously crafted web content may bypass Content Security Policy | 8.8 | 0.0023 | | | [CVE-2026-28915](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28915.md) | High | CUPS: An app may be able to gain root privileges | 7.8 | 0.0018 | | | [CVE-2026-28923](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28923.md) | High | GPU Drivers: A malicious app may be able to break out of its sandbox | 8.8 | 0.0015 | | | [CVE-2026-28919](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28919.md) | High | StorageKit: An app may be able to gain root privileges | 7.8 | 0.0015 | | | [CVE-2026-28958](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28958.md) | High | WebKit: An app may be able to access sensitive user data | 8.8 | 0.0014 | | | [CVE-2026-28978](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28978.md) | High | Installer: A malicious app may be able to break out of its sandbox | 8.8 | 0.0014 | | | [CVE-2026-28951](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28951.md) | High | Kernel: An app may be able to gain root privileges | 7.8 | 0.0013 | | | [CVE-2026-28995](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28995.md) | High | App Intents: A malicious app may be able to break out of its sandbox | 8.8 | 0.0012 | | | [CVE-2026-28819](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28819.md) | Routine | Wi-Fi: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges | 5.4 | 0.0650 | | | [CVE-2026-28972](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28972.md) | Routine | Kernel: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory | 6.5 | 0.0139 | | | [CVE-2025-14819](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2025-14819.md) | Routine | OpenSSL partial chain store policy bypass | 6.8 | 0.0076 | | | [CVE-2026-28956](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28956.md) | Routine | AppleJPEG: Processing a maliciously crafted media file may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory | 6.5 | 0.0052 | | | [CVE-2026-28918](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28918.md) | Routine | CoreSymbolication: Parsing a maliciously crafted file may lead to an unexpected app termination | 6.5 | 0.0049 | | | [CVE-2026-43667](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-43667.md) | Routine | AirDrop: An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to cause a denial-of-service | 6.5 | 0.0042 | | | [CVE-2026-28920](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28920.md) | Routine | zlib: Visiting a maliciously crafted website may leak sensitive data | 6.5 | 0.0032 | | | [CVE-2026-28922](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28922.md) | Routine | CoreMedia: An app may be able to access private information | 6.5 | 0.0032 | | | [CVE-2026-28917](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28917.md) | Routine | WebKit: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash | 4.3 | 0.0030 | | | [CVE-2026-28971](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28971.md) | Routine | WebKit: A malicious iframe may use another website’s download settings | 4.3 | 0.0030 | | | [CVE-2026-39869](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-39869.md) | Routine | Audio: Processing an audio stream in a maliciously crafted media file may terminate the process | 4.3 | 0.0028 | | | [CVE-2026-28994](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28994.md) | Routine | Wi-Fi: An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to perform denial-of-service attack using crafted Wi-Fi packets | 5.3 | 0.0024 | | | [CVE-2026-28961](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28961.md) | Routine | Network Extensions: An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to view sensitive user information | 4.6 | 0.0024 | | | [CVE-2026-28914](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28914.md) | Routine | zip: A maliciously crafted ZIP archive may bypass Gatekeeper checks | 5.5 | 0.0020 | | | [CVE-2026-43653](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-43653.md) | Routine | mDNSResponder: An attacker on the local network may be able to cause a denial-of-service | 6.2 | 0.0019 | | | [CVE-2026-28897](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28897.md) | Routine | Kernel: A local user may be able to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory | 6.2 | 0.0017 | | | [CVE-2026-28985](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28985.md) | Routine | mDNSResponder: An attacker on the local network may be able to cause a denial-of-service | 6.2 | 0.0016 | | | [CVE-2026-28849](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28849.md) | Routine | BOM: A maliciously crafted ZIP archive may bypass Gatekeeper checks | 5.5 | 0.0016 | | | [CVE-2026-28900](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28900.md) | Routine | libarchive: A maliciously crafted ZIP archive may bypass Gatekeeper checks | 5.5 | 0.0016 | | | [CVE-2026-28977](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28977.md) | Routine | ImageIO: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination | 6.2 | 0.0016 | | | [CVE-2026-43666](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-43666.md) | Routine | mDNSResponder: An attacker on the local network may be able to cause a denial-of-service | 6.2 | 0.0015 | | | [CVE-2026-28992](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28992.md) | Routine | IOHIDFamily: An attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination | 4.7 | 0.0014 | | | [CVE-2026-28988](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28988.md) | Routine | Accounts: An app may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences | 5.5 | 0.0013 | | | [CVE-2026-28993](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28993.md) | Routine | Shortcuts: An app may be able to access user-sensitive data | 5.5 | 0.0012 | | | [CVE-2025-14017](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2025-14017.md) | Routine | broken TLS options for threaded LDAPS | 6.3 | 0.0011 | | | [CVE-2026-28996](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-28996.md) | Routine | Storage: An app may be able to access sensitive user data | 5.5 | 0.0011 | | | [CVE-2026-43659](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2026-43659.md) | Routine | FileProvider: An app may be able to access sensitive user data | 4.7 | 0.0010 | | --- Data as of 2026-11-10T07:50:38Z UTC. 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