CVE-2026-28958
Improper Data Access in Apple iOS and macOS
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 | 26.5 |
| apple | ipad_os | 26.5 |
| apple | macos_tahoe | 26.5 |
| apple | visionos | 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 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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability could allow an app to access sensitive user data, potentially leading to privacy breaches or unauthorized data exposure.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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.