Screen Capture Vulnerability in iOS and iPadOS

Publication date: 2026-05-11

Last updated on: 2026-05-11

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

An issue with app access to camera metadata was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5. An app may be able to capture a user's screen.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-05-11

Last Modified

2026-05-11

Generated

2026-07-11

AI Q&A

2026-05-12

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-10

NVD

CVE-2026-28957

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	visionos	26.5

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Exploitability

CWE

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves an issue with app access to camera metadata on Apple devices. Due to insufficient logic, an app could potentially capture a user's screen without proper authorization.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that a malicious or compromised app may be able to capture the user's screen, potentially exposing sensitive information displayed on the device.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your Apple devices to the fixed versions: iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, or visionOS 26.5.

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