Apple iOS/iPadOS Log Redaction & Notification Retention Bug (18.7.8)
CVE-2026-28950 Published on April 22, 2026
A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.8 and iPadOS 18.7.8, iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2. Notifications marked for deletion could be unexpectedly retained on the device.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-28950 is exploitable with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Privacy violation Vulnerability?
The product does not properly prevent a person's private, personal information from being accessed by actors who either (1) are not explicitly authorized to access the information or (2) do not have the implicit consent of the person about whom the information is collected.
CVE-2026-28950 has been classified to as a Privacy violation vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-28950
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Affected Versions
Apple iOS and iPadOS:- Version unspecified and below 18.7.8 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 26.4.2 is affected.