Camera Metadata Access Vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-28957

3.3LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-28957?

A vulnerability exists in Apple's iOS and iPadOS that allows apps to potentially access a user's camera metadata inappropriately. This flaw can lead to unauthorized screen capture, compromising user privacy. Apple has addressed this issue with enhanced logic in the latest updates, urging users to upgrade to the newest versions of the affected products to ensure their security.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS 0 < 18.7.9

iOS and iPadOS 0 < 26.5

visionOS 0 < 26.5

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/127110
https://support.apple.com/en-us/127111
https://support.apple.com/en-us/127120

CVSS V3.1

Score:
3.3
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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