CVE-2026-28950 | Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 18.7.7/26.4.1 Notifications log file
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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 18.7.7/26.4.1 . This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Notifications Handler . Performing a manipulation results in sensitive information in log files. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-28950 . The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
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VDB-359044 · CVE-2026-28950 · GCVE-0-2026-28950
APPLE IOS/IPADOS UP TO 18.7.7/26.4.1 NOTIFICATIONS LOG FILE
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
3.2 $0-$5k 2.63+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 18.7.7/26.4.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Notifications Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to log file. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-28950. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 18.7.7/26.4.1. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Notifications Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a log file vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-532. Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:
A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.8 and iPadOS 18.7.8, iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2. Notifications marked for deletion could be unexpectedly retained on the device.
The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-28950 since 03/03/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/22/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.
Upgrading to version 18.7.8 or 26.4.2 eliminates this vulnerability.
Productinfo
Type
Smartphone Operating System
Vendor
Apple
Name
iOS
iPadOS
Version
18.7.0
18.7.1
18.7.2
18.7.3
18.7.4
18.7.5
18.7.6
18.7.7
26.4.0
26.4.1
License
commercial
Website
Vendor: https://www.apple.com/
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2
VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Log file
CWE: CWE-532 / CWE-200 / CWE-284
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS 18.7.8/26.4.2
Timelineinfo
03/03/2026 CVE reserved
04/22/2026 +49 days Advisory disclosed
04/22/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/22/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Vendor: apple.com
Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-28950 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-28950
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-359044
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
Entryinfo
Created: 04/22/2026 20:56
Changes: 04/22/2026 20:56 (57)
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Cache ID: 99:B7B:101
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