Product:
iOS and iPadOS
Summary
A privacy issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue allows a user to potentially view restricted content from the lock screen. The problem has been fixed in iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.5 | CVE-2026-28965 |
Exploitation
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the lock screen of a device running the affected versions of iOS or iPadOS. By manipulating the device’s interface, the attacker may be able to bypass restrictions and view sensitive content without proper authentication.
Affected Products
- iOS 26.5: The latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system for iPhones, which includes the fix for the privacy issue.
- iPadOS 26.5: The latest version of Apple’s operating system for iPads, which also addresses the same privacy concern.
Mitigation
To mitigate this issue, users are advised to update their devices to the latest versions of iOS and iPadOS. Regularly updating software helps ensure that known vulnerabilities are patched and that devices remain secure.