CVE-2026-28993
iOS and iPadOS Sensitive Data Access Vulnerability
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 | 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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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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AI Powered Q&A
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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.