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Sensitive user data access in WebKit

IdentifiersCVE-2026-28958CWE-200· Exposure of Sensitive Information…

CVE-2026-28958 is an Apple WebKit vulnerability in which an app may be able to access sensitive user data. Apple states the issue was addressed with improved data protection. The vulnerability is documented as affecting Safari 26.5, iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, and visionOS 26.5, with additional mention contexts indicating impact on macOS Sonoma and macOS Sequoia through Safari/WebKit updates. The available advisory text does not identify the specific vulnerable function or code path.

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Impact

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Successful exploitation may allow an application to access sensitive user data that should not have been exposed to it. Based on the available Apple advisory language, the primary impact is confidentiality loss rather than code execution or privilege escalation.

Mitigation

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No specific workaround is provided in the available content. Mitigation is limited to reducing exposure to untrusted applications and promptly installing the relevant Apple OS and Safari/WebKit security updates.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Apply the vendor fixes provided by Apple. The issue is fixed in Safari 26.5, iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. Relevant Safari/WebKit security updates for supported macOS releases such as Sonoma and Sequoia should also be installed where applicable.
PUBLIC EXPLOITS

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No public exploit code observed for this vulnerability.

EXPOSURE SURFACE

Affected products & vendors

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VendorProductType
AppleIosoperating_system
AppleIpadosoperating_system
AppleIphone Osoperating_system
AppleMacosoperating_system
AppleMacos Tahoeoperating_system
AppleVisionosoperating_system
WebkitgtkWebkit2gtk3application

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