CVE-2026-28996: An app may be able to access sensitive user data in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-28996 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, and related operating systems where a race condition could allow an app to access sensitive user data. Apple addressed the issue by adding additional validation and fixed it in iOS 26. 5, iPadOS 26. 5, macOS Sequoia 15. 7. 7, macOS Sonoma 14. 8. 7, macOS Tahoe 26. 5, tvOS 26. 5, visionOS 26.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a race condition in Apple operating systems that could allow an app to access sensitive user data improperly. The issue was resolved by Apple through additional validation checks. The fix is included in the specified versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. No detailed CVSS score or exploitation details are available. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on May 11, 2026, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
An app exploiting this race condition vulnerability may gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data on affected Apple devices. This could compromise user privacy and data security. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has fixed this vulnerability in iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and watchOS 26.5. Users and administrators should apply these updates to ensure protection. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed beyond these versions, so it is recommended to consult the official Apple security advisories for the latest remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-28996: An app may be able to access sensitive user data in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-28996 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, and related operating systems where a race condition could allow an app to access sensitive user data. Apple addressed the issue by adding additional validation and fixed it in iOS 26. 5, iPadOS 26. 5, macOS Sequoia 15. 7. 7, macOS Sonoma 14. 8. 7, macOS Tahoe 26. 5, tvOS 26. 5, visionOS 26.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a race condition in Apple operating systems that could allow an app to access sensitive user data improperly. The issue was resolved by Apple through additional validation checks. The fix is included in the specified versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. No detailed CVSS score or exploitation details are available. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on May 11, 2026, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
An app exploiting this race condition vulnerability may gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data on affected Apple devices. This could compromise user privacy and data security. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has fixed this vulnerability in iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and watchOS 26.5. Users and administrators should apply these updates to ensure protection. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed beyond these versions, so it is recommended to consult the official Apple security advisories for the latest remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-03T16:36:03.997Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a028763cbff5d86108b6812
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 1:50:27 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 2:05:33 AM
Last updated: 5/12/2026, 3:49:06 AM
Views: 2
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