CVE-2026-28995

Received Received - Intake

Logic Issue in iOS and iPadOS Allows Sandbox Escape

Publication date: 2026-05-11

Last updated on: 2026-05-11

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5. A malicious app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-05-11

Last Modified

2026-05-11

Generated

2026-07-11

AI Q&A

2026-05-12

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-10

NVD

CVE-2026-28995

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_tahoe	26.5
apple	tvos	26.5
apple	visionos	26.5
apple	watchos	26.5

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Exploitability

CWE

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a logic issue in Apple operating systems that was addressed by implementing improved restrictions. It allows a malicious app to potentially break out of its sandbox, which is a security mechanism designed to isolate apps and limit their access to system resources and user data.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a malicious app to escape its sandbox environment, potentially gaining unauthorized access to system resources or sensitive data that should be protected. This could lead to privacy breaches, data theft, or unauthorized control over device functions.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your Apple devices to the fixed versions: iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, or watchOS 26.5.

Applying these updates will address the logic issue that could allow a malicious app to break out of its sandbox.

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