Authorization Issue in Apple iOS and macOS Products
CVE-2026-28951

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
iOS And iPad OS
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-28951?

An authorization issue has been identified in Apple’s iOS and macOS products, enabling applications to potentially gain elevated privileges. This vulnerability could allow unauthorized access, compromising user data and system integrity. Apple has implemented enhanced state management protocols in recent updates, addressing this critical loophole. Users are encouraged to update their devices to the latest versions to mitigate the risk.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS 0 < 18.7.9

iOS and iPadOS 0 < 26.5

macOS 0 < 14.8.7

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/127110
https://support.apple.com/en-us/127111
https://support.apple.com/en-us/127115

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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