Screen Capture Logic Flaw in Apple Status Bar
CVE-2026-28957 is a logic flaw in the Apple Status Bar component involving app access to camera metadata. According to Apple, the issue was addressed with improved logic and could allow an application to capture a user's screen. The vulnerability affects Apple platforms including iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9 on supported legacy devices, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. The available information indicates the flaw stems from incorrect logic governing access to camera-related metadata, resulting in unintended screen-capture capability by an app.
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A privacy vulnerability in Status Bar that may allow an app to capture a user's screen.
A logic/privacy issue involving camera metadata that could allow an app to capture a user's screen.
A logic issue in Apple Vision Pro involving app access to camera metadata that may allow an app to capture a user's screen.
A logic issue that may allow an app to elevate privileges.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
Community discussion across Reddit, Mastodon, and other social sources.