CVE-2026-28988
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.13%
Last modified
CVE-2026-28988 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, visionOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, visionOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5. An app may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 26.5 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 26.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 26.0, < 26.5 |
| Apple | Visionos | < 26.5 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 26.5 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/127110Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/127115Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/127119Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/127120Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-28988?
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, visionOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5. An app may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences.
How severe is CVE-2026-28988?
CVE-2026-28988 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28988?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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