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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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-2026-28995
Affected Vendors & Products
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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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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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