CVE-2026-28993
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iOS and iPadOS Sensitive Data Access Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-05-11

Last updated on: 2026-05-11

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
This issue was addressed by adding an additional prompt for user consent. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5, visionOS 26.5. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
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Published
2026-05-11
Last Modified
2026-05-11
Generated
2026-06-21
AI Q&A
2026-05-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-20
NVD
CVE-2026-28993
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apple ios 18.7.9
apple ipados 18.7.9
apple ios 26.5
apple ipados 26.5
apple macos_sequoia 15.7.7
apple macos_sonoma 14.8.7
apple macos_tahoe 26.5
apple visionos 26.5
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows an app to potentially access user-sensitive data without proper consent, which could lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA that require explicit user consent for accessing personal data.

The issue was addressed by adding an additional prompt for user consent, which helps align the affected Apple operating systems with compliance requirements by ensuring users are informed and can control access to their sensitive data.

Executive Summary

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

The issue was addressed by adding an additional prompt for user consent to prevent unauthorized access.

The fix is included in updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS Sequoia, macOS Sonoma, macOS Tahoe, and visionOS.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can impact you by allowing an app to access sensitive personal data without your explicit consent.

Such unauthorized access could lead to privacy violations and potential misuse of your personal information.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your Apple devices to the fixed versions of the operating systems where the issue is addressed.

  • Update iOS devices to iOS 18.7.9 or iOS 26.5.
  • Update iPadOS devices to iPadOS 18.7.9 or iPadOS 26.5.
  • Update macOS devices to macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, or macOS Tahoe 26.5.
  • Update visionOS devices to version 26.5.

These updates add an additional prompt for user consent to prevent unauthorized access to user-sensitive data.

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