CVE-2026-28958: An app may be able to access sensitive user data in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-28958 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where an app may be able to access sensitive user data. This issue was addressed by Apple with improved data protection mechanisms. The vulnerability is fixed in iOS 26. 5, iPadOS 26. 5, macOS Tahoe 26. 5, and visionOS 26. 5. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability allows an application on Apple iOS and iPadOS devices to potentially access sensitive user data improperly. Apple has resolved this issue by enhancing data protection in the operating system updates iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, among others. The fix prevents unauthorized access by apps to sensitive information.
Potential Impact
An app could access sensitive user data without proper authorization, potentially compromising user privacy and security. However, there are no known active exploits in the wild, and the issue is mitigated by the updated OS versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official updates from Apple: iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, and visionOS 26.5, which include the fix for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should ensure devices are updated to these versions or later to protect against this issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating the issue is fixed in these releases.
CVE-2026-28958: An app may be able to access sensitive user data in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-28958 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where an app may be able to access sensitive user data. This issue was addressed by Apple with improved data protection mechanisms. The vulnerability is fixed in iOS 26. 5, iPadOS 26. 5, macOS Tahoe 26. 5, and visionOS 26. 5. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability allows an application on Apple iOS and iPadOS devices to potentially access sensitive user data improperly. Apple has resolved this issue by enhancing data protection in the operating system updates iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, among others. The fix prevents unauthorized access by apps to sensitive information.
Potential Impact
An app could access sensitive user data without proper authorization, potentially compromising user privacy and security. However, there are no known active exploits in the wild, and the issue is mitigated by the updated OS versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official updates from Apple: iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, and visionOS 26.5, which include the fix for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should ensure devices are updated to these versions or later to protect against this issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating the issue is fixed in these releases.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-03T16:36:03.991Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a028759cbff5d86108b6486
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 1:50:17 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 2:01:54 AM
Last updated: 5/12/2026, 2:53:37 AM
Views: 2
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