CVE-2026-43657
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Permissions Issue in iOS and iPadOS Allows App Enumeration

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-25

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5. A malicious app may be able to enumerate installed apps.

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Published
2026-08-25
Last Modified
2026-08-25
Generated
2026-08-26
AI Q&A
2026-08-25
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-43657
EUVD
EUVD-2026-65740

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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple ios 26.5
apple ipad_os 26.5

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a permissions issue in iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 where a malicious app may be able to list or enumerate other installed apps on a device. It was addressed with additional restrictions in these updates.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to identify installed apps on your device, potentially revealing sensitive information about your usage patterns or installed software. This could aid in further targeted attacks or privacy breaches.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your iOS or iPadOS devices to version 26.5 or later to address the permissions issue that could allow a malicious app to enumerate installed apps.

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