CVE-2026-28929
May 12, 2026, 5:24 p.m.
7.5
High
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5. Replying to an email could display remote images in Mail in Lockdown Mode.
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
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| Apple |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-1254
Incorrect Comparison Logic Granularity
The product's comparison logic is performed over a series of steps rather than across the entire string in one operation. If there is a comparison logic failure on one of these steps, the operation may be vulnerable to a timing attack that can result in the interception of the process for nefarious purposes.
*CPE(s)
Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language | Software Edition | Target Software | Target Hardware | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| o | apple | ipados | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| o | apple | iphone_os | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| o | apple | macos | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| o | apple | macos | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| o | apple | macos | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
Tags
CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.1
- Attack Vector: NETWORK
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: NONE
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
- Integrity Impact: NONE
- Availability Impact: NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Timeline
Published: May 11, 2026, 9:18 p.m.
Last Modified: May 12, 2026, 5:24 p.m.
Last Modified: May 12, 2026, 5:24 p.m.
Status : Analyzed
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