CVE-2026-28877
Modified Modified - Updated After Analysis
Authorization Bypass in Apple OSes Allowing Sensitive Data Access

Publication date: 2026-03-25

Last updated on: 2026-05-11

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4, visionOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
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Published
2026-03-25
Last Modified
2026-05-11
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-03-25
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-28877
EUVD
EUVD-2026-15155
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 6 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
apple ipados to 26.4 (exc)
apple iphone_os to 26.4 (exc)
apple macos From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.5 (exc)
apple macos From 26.0 (inc) to 26.4 (exc)
apple visionos to 26.4 (exc)
apple watchos to 26.4 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-200 The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an authorization issue related to state management in Apple operating systems. Due to this flaw, an application may be able to access sensitive user data without proper authorization. The issue has been addressed and fixed in recent updates of iOS, iPadOS, macOS Sequoia, macOS Tahoe, visionOS, and watchOS.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow an app to access sensitive user data improperly. This unauthorized access could lead to privacy breaches, exposure of personal information, and potential misuse of that data.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your Apple devices to the fixed versions: iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4, visionOS 26.4, and watchOS 26.4.

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