Apple OS DoS via App (before 26.5)
CVE-2026-28974 Published on May 11, 2026
This issue was addressed with improved checks to prevent unauthorized actions. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5. An app may be able to cause a denial-of-service.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-28974 is exploitable with network 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 an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2026-28974 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-28974
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Affected Versions
Apple iOS and iPadOS:- Before 26.5 is affected.
- Before 15.7.7 is affected.
- Before 26.5 is affected.
- Before 26.5 is affected.
- Before 26.5 is affected.
- Before 26.5 is affected.