CVE-2026-28895
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Passcode Bypass Enables Unauthorized Access to Biometrics-Gated Apps on iOS

Publication date: 2026-03-25

Last updated on: 2026-03-26

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4. An attacker with physical access to an iOS device with Stolen Device Protection enabled may be able to access biometrics-gated Protected Apps with the passcode.
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Published
2026-03-25
Last Modified
2026-03-26
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-03-25
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-28895
EUVD
EUVD-2026-15177
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple ipados to 26.4 (exc)
apple iphone_os to 26.4 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves a security flaw in iOS and iPadOS devices with Stolen Device Protection enabled. An attacker who has physical access to such a device may be able to bypass biometric protections and access apps that are normally gated by biometrics by using the device passcode.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with physical access to your iOS or iPadOS device to access sensitive apps that are protected by biometric authentication, using only the device passcode. This could lead to unauthorized access to personal or confidential information stored within those apps.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your iOS and iPadOS devices to version 26.4 or later, where the issue has been fixed with improved checks.

Ensure that Stolen Device Protection is enabled on your devices to help protect biometrics-gated Protected Apps.

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