CVE-2026-28850: An app may be able to access sensitive user data in Apple visionOS
Description
An authorization issue in Apple visionOS could allow an app to access sensitive user data. This vulnerability was addressed with improved state management and is fixed in visionOS version 27.
Affected software
Apple
visionOS
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-28850 describes an authorization flaw in Apple visionOS that may permit an application to access sensitive user data improperly. The issue was resolved by enhancing state management mechanisms. The fix is included starting with visionOS 27.
Potential Impact
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data through a malicious or compromised app. This could lead to privacy breaches or data leakage.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to visionOS 27 or later, where the authorization issue has been fixed with improved state management. No additional mitigation is required once the system is updated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-03T16:36:03.970Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad6c1952cdf04f656e49563
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 01:19:17 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 02:04:39 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 02:28:14 UTC
Views: 2
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