CVE-2026-28962: Processing maliciously crafted web content may disclose sensitive user information in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-28962 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to the disclosure of sensitive user information. Apple addressed this issue by implementing improved access restrictions. The vulnerability is fixed in iOS and iPadOS versions 18. 7. 9 and 26. 5, as well as macOS Tahoe 26. 5 and visionOS 26. 5. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves Apple iOS and iPadOS devices processing maliciously crafted web content that could result in sensitive user information disclosure. Apple has resolved the issue by enhancing access restrictions in the affected operating systems. The fix is included in iOS and iPadOS versions 18.7.9 and 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. No CVSS score is available, and no public exploit activity has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive user information on affected Apple devices. However, there is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild. The impact is limited to information disclosure and does not indicate code execution or system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available and included in iOS and iPadOS versions 18.7.9 and 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. Users and administrators should update affected Apple devices to these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-28962: Processing maliciously crafted web content may disclose sensitive user information in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-28962 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to the disclosure of sensitive user information. Apple addressed this issue by implementing improved access restrictions. The vulnerability is fixed in iOS and iPadOS versions 18. 7. 9 and 26. 5, as well as macOS Tahoe 26. 5 and visionOS 26. 5. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves Apple iOS and iPadOS devices processing maliciously crafted web content that could result in sensitive user information disclosure. Apple has resolved the issue by enhancing access restrictions in the affected operating systems. The fix is included in iOS and iPadOS versions 18.7.9 and 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. No CVSS score is available, and no public exploit activity has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive user information on affected Apple devices. However, there is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild. The impact is limited to information disclosure and does not indicate code execution or system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available and included in iOS and iPadOS versions 18.7.9 and 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. Users and administrators should update affected Apple devices to these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
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: 6a02875ccbff5d86108b6557
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 1:50:20 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 2:02:21 AM
Last updated: 5/12/2026, 3:49:06 AM
Views: 2
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