CVE-2026-28958
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Improper Data Access in Apple iOS and macOS

Publication date: 2026-05-11

Last updated on: 2026-05-11

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
This issue was addressed with improved data protection. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, visionOS 26.5. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
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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-2026-28958
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple ios 26.5
apple ipad_os 26.5
apple macos_tahoe 26.5
apple visionos 26.5
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves an issue where an app may be able to access sensitive user data without proper authorization.

The issue was addressed by improving data protection mechanisms in the affected operating systems.

It has been fixed in iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, and visionOS 26.5.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows an app to potentially access sensitive user data, which could impact compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA.

The issue was addressed with improved data protection in updated versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, and visionOS, indicating a mitigation to better protect user data and thus support compliance.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an app to access sensitive user data, potentially leading to privacy breaches or unauthorized data exposure.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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