CVE-2026-28957
Received Received - Intake
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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Published
2026-05-11
Last Modified
2026-05-11
Generated
2026-06-21
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2026-05-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-20
NVD
CVE-2026-28957
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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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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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