Apple iOS/iPadOS Camera Metadata Leak Enables Capture (pre 18.7.9/26.5)
CVE-2026-28957 Published on May 11, 2026
An issue with app access to camera metadata was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5. An app may be able to capture a user's screen.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-28957 can be exploited with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2026-28957 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-28957
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Affected Versions
Apple iOS and iPadOS:- Before 18.7.9 is affected.
- Before 26.5 is affected.
- Before 26.5 is affected.