CVE-2026-28965: A user may be able to view restricted content from the lock screen in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-28965 is a privacy vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow a user to view restricted content from the lock screen. The issue was addressed by Apple with improved checks and fixed in iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a significant confidentiality impact without requiring user interaction or privileges. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS allows unauthorized viewing of restricted content directly from the lock screen due to insufficient access control checks. Apple fixed the issue by enhancing these checks in iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5. The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely without privileges or user interaction, impacting confidentiality but not integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker or unauthorized user could access sensitive or restricted information from the device's lock screen, potentially exposing private data. The vulnerability does not affect system integrity or availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fix by updating devices to iOS 26.5 or iPadOS 26.5 or later, where the issue is resolved. Since the vendor advisory confirms the fix, no additional mitigations are necessary.
CVE-2026-28965: A user may be able to view restricted content from the lock screen in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-28965 is a privacy vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow a user to view restricted content from the lock screen. The issue was addressed by Apple with improved checks and fixed in iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a significant confidentiality impact without requiring user interaction or privileges. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS allows unauthorized viewing of restricted content directly from the lock screen due to insufficient access control checks. Apple fixed the issue by enhancing these checks in iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5. The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely without privileges or user interaction, impacting confidentiality but not integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker or unauthorized user could access sensitive or restricted information from the device's lock screen, potentially exposing private data. The vulnerability does not affect system integrity or availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fix by updating devices to iOS 26.5 or iPadOS 26.5 or later, where the issue is resolved. Since the vendor advisory confirms the fix, no additional mitigations are necessary.
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: 6a02875ccbff5d86108b6564
Added to database: 05/12/2026, 01:50:20 UTC
Last enriched: 05/19/2026, 10:57:50 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 75
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