PatchTheCVECVE-2026-28950: A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction
CVE-2026-28950 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.2) affecting ipados, iphone os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.8.8 and iPadOS 15.8.8, iOS 16.7.16 and iPadOS 16.7.16, iOS 18.7.8 and iPadOS 18.7.8, iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2, iPadOS 17.7.11. Notifications marked for deletion could be unexpectedly retained on the device.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.2 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.9% (top 13%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-359 |
| Published | 2026-04-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-26 |
Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-28950?
ipados: upgrade to 18.7.8, 26.4.2; iphone os: upgrade to 18.7.8, 26.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-28950 being exploited?
CVE-2026-28950 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-28950 affect?
CVE-2026-28950 affects ipados, iphone os. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.2). A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.8.8 and iPadOS 15.8.8, iOS 16.7.16 and iPadOS 16.7.16, iOS 18.7.8 and iPadOS 18.7.8, iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2, iPadOS 17.7.11. Notifications marke
How urgent is CVE-2026-28950?
Priority 43/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
iOS vulnerabilities · iPadOS vulnerabilities
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