Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| 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 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/127110Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/127115Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/127119Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/127120Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-28988?
CVE-2026-28988 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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 Pri...
How severe is CVE-2026-28988?
CVE-2026-28988 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-28988?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Visionos, Apple Watchos.