CVE-2026-28957
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Screen Capture Vulnerability in iOS and iPadOS
Publication date: 2026-05-11
Last updated on: 2026-05-11
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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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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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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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