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CVE-2026-28969

📛 CVE Title

CVE-2026-28969

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Description

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.

Overview

State
PUBLISHED
Assigner (CNA)
apple
CVSS severity
high
CVSS score
CVSS 7.5 / 10 7.5 7.5 / 10
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Effective score
7.5 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
CWE(s)
—
Reserved
2026-03-03
Published
2026-05-11 22:07 UTC
Last updated
2026-05-12 15:23 UTC
Source
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/28xxx/CVE-2026-28969.json
Linked Threat
CVE-2026-28969 — CVE-2026-28969

NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0

Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.

NVD published
2026-05-11 21:18:57 UTC
NVD last modified
2026-05-12 17:15:25 UTC
NVD CVSS v3.1
CVSS 7.5 / 10 7.5 7.5 / 10 HIGH source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploitability subscore
3.9 / 10
Impact subscore
3.6 / 10
EPSS score
0.0005 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
EPSS percentile
15.02% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-05-25

NVD-assigned CWE(s): CWE-416 (differs from the CNA list above)

NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-05-25 17:21 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.

European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD

ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.

EUVD ID
EUVD-2026-29271
Assigner
apple
Published
May 11, 2026, 8:07:55 PM
Updated
May 12, 2026, 1:23:22 PM
EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
7.5 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EUVD-reported EPSS
0.0500
Vendors
Apple
Products
macOS (0 <26.5)
macOS (0 <14.8.7)
iOS and iPadOS (0 <26.5)
macOS (0 <15.7.7)
watchOS (0 <26.5)
iOS and iPadOS (0 <18.7.9)
visionOS (0 <26.5)
tvOS (0 <26.5)

ENISA description: A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.

EUVD references (8)

Affected products (5)
VendorProductVersionsPlatforms
Apple iOS and iPadOS 0 (affected), 0 (affected) —
Apple macOS 0 (affected), 0 (affected), 0 (affected) —
Apple tvOS 0 (affected) —
Apple visionOS 0 (affected) —
Apple watchOS 0 (affected) —

Affected products — CPE 2.3 (6) NVD

NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.

  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:visionos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Vendor references (8)

References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.

MITRE references (8) cveawg.mitre.org

Pulled from MITRE's CVE Services API by the 🛰 Backfill from MITRE button.

Web references (7)

DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.

NVD-tagged references (8)

Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.

Remediations (18)

Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.

  • Microsoft May 2026 Patch Tuesday: 138 Vulnerabilities Addressed
    web:aviatrix.ai

    Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday addresses 138 security vulnerabilities, including critical DNS and Netlogon flaws. Learn more about the updates and their implications.

    2026-05-23 21:00 UTC
  • Patch Tuesday, May 2026 Edition - Krebs on Security
    web:krebsonsecurity.com

    Microsoft expects that exploitation is more likely. May's Patch Tuesday is a welcome respite from April, which saw Microsoft fix a near-record 167 security flaws.

    2026-05-23 21:00 UTC
  • Nvd - Cve-2026-8969
    web:nvd.nist.gov

    An official website of the United States government Here's how you know

    2026-05-23 21:00 UTC
  • SecuriTricks - CVE-2026-28969 - 7.5/10
    web:securitricks.com

    CVE CVE-2026-28969 - Score : 7.5 - Source : product-security@apple.com - Description : A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination ...

    2026-05-23 21:00 UTC
  • Addressing Exchange Server May 2026 vulnerability CVE-2026-42897
    web:techcommunity.microsoft.com

    We wanted to tell you how to address the Exchange Server May 2026 vulnerability CVE - 2026 -42897.

    2026-05-23 21:00 UTC
  • 138 CVEs Fixed: Netlogon RCE Leads Microsoft's Patch Pack - DNS Bug ...
    web:vulert.com

    Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 138 vulnerabilities, including critical Windows DNS and Netlogon RCE flaws. Learn the risks, key CVEs , mitigation steps, and how Vulert can help.

    2026-05-23 21:00 UTC
  • Microsoft May 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 120 flaws, no zero-days
    web:www.bleepingcomputer.com

    Today is Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates for 120 flaws and no zero-days disclosed this month.

    2026-05-23 21:00 UTC
  • Critical Patches Issued for Microsoft Products, May 12, 2026
    web:www.cisecurity.org

    <p>Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft products, the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could result in an attacker gaining the same privileges as the logged-on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or ...

    2026-05-23 21:00 UTC
  • Microsoft May 2026 Patch Tuesday: Many fixes, but no zero-days
    web:www.helpnetsecurity.com

    Microsoft has marked May 2026 Patch Tuesday by releasing fixes for 120+ CVE -numbered vulnerabilities, none of which are actively exploited.

    2026-05-23 21:00 UTC
  • Patch Tuesday May 2026: Security Updates & CVE Analysis
    web:zecurit.com

    Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .

    2026-05-23 21:00 UTC
  • CVE-2026-8969 - Mitigation bypass in the DOM: Security component
    web:cvefeed.io

    Mitigation bypass in the DOM: Security component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 151 and Thunderbird 151.

    2026-05-26 02:51 UTC
  • Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History - Home
    web:epatch.pa.gov

    Why does PATCH exist? Its purpose is to better enable the public to obtain criminal history record checks. The repository was created and is maintained in accordance with Pennsylvania's Criminal History Information Act contained in Chapter 91 of Title 18, Crimes Code. This Act also directs the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) to disseminate criminal history data to criminal justice agencies ...

    2026-05-26 02:51 UTC
  • Mitigation Bypass Vulnerability in Firefox by Mozilla
    web:securityvulnerability.io

    Learn about the mitigation bypass vulnerability in Firefox and how it affects your security measures. Explore CVE - 2026 -8969.

    2026-05-26 02:51 UTC
  • Microsoft Patch Tuesday April 2026 Fixes 167 Bugs
    web:thecyberexpress.com

    Microsoft's Patch Tuesday April 2026 release has introduced one of the most extensive security update rollouts of the year, addressing a total of 167 vulnerabilities across Windows operating systems and associated software. This latest Microsoft Patch Tuesday also includes fixes for two zero-day vulnerabilities, one of which was actively exploited in real-world attacks, alongside critical ...

    2026-05-26 02:51 UTC
  • Microsoft Patch Tuesday, April 2026 Security Update Review
    web:threatprotect.qualys.com

    Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in April Patch Tuesday Edition CVE - 2026 -33825: Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Microsoft Defender is a comprehensive, AI-powered security suite that provides malware protection, phishing detection, and web protection for individuals and businesses.

    2026-05-26 02:51 UTC
  • Microsoft April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 167 flaws, 2 zero-days
    web:www.bleepingcomputer.com

    Today is Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 167 flaws, including 2 zero-day vulnerabilities.

    2026-05-26 02:51 UTC
  • CVE: Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures
    web:www.cve.org

    At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures

    2026-05-26 02:51 UTC
  • CVE-2026-8969 - High Vulnerability - TheHackerWire
    web:www.thehackerwire.com

    CVE - 2026 -8969 is a High severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.1). Mitigation bypass in the DOM: Security component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 151 and Thunderbird 151.

    2026-05-26 02:51 UTC

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Raw JSON

The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-28969.json.

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