Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-28936

Apple iOS and iPadOS, macOS, visionOS

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.5, visionOS 26.5. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination.

CVSS
7.5
EPSS
0.56%
43.2% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.05.12
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.56%
Technical severityCVSS 7.5

Vulnerability overview

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.5, visionOS 26.5. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination.

Affected product and versions

Product
Apple iOS and iPadOS, macOS, visionOS
Affected versions
< 18.7.9, < 26.5, < 14.8.7, < 14.8.8, < 15.7.8, >= 26.0 < 26.5, >= 14.0 < 14.8.7
Fixed versions
18.7.9, 26.5, 14.8.7

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Apple iOS and iPadOS, macOS, visionOS and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE
CWE-20