CVE-2026-28951
Authorization Issue in Apple iOS and macOS with Root Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-05-11
Last updated on: 2026-05-11
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | ios | 18.7.9 |
| apple | ipados | 18.7.9 |
| apple | ios | 26.5 |
| apple | ipados | 26.5 |
| apple | macos_sequoia | 15.7.7 |
| apple | macos_sonoma | 14.8.7 |
| apple | macos_tahoe | 26.5 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an authorization issue related to improper state management in certain Apple operating systems. Due to this flaw, an application may be able to gain root privileges, which means it could execute actions with the highest level of access on the device.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an app to gain root privileges on affected Apple devices. This means the app could potentially access, modify, or delete any data on the device, install additional software, or change system settings, leading to a complete compromise of the device's security.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your Apple devices to the fixed versions of the operating systems as soon as possible.
- Update iOS devices to iOS 18.7.9 or iOS 26.5.
- Update iPadOS devices to iPadOS 18.7.9 or iPadOS 26.5.
- Update macOS devices to macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, or macOS Tahoe 26.5.
These updates address the authorization issue and prevent an app from gaining root privileges.