CVE-2026-28950
Apple iOS and iPadOS Notification Redaction Vulnerability
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
April 22, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 11, 2026, 9:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update iOS to version 18.7.8 or later.
- Update iPadOS to version 18.7.8 or later.
- Update iOS to version 26.4.2 or later.
- Update iPadOS to version 26.4.2 or later.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-28950 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-28950.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/127002 | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/127003 | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/127112 | |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/127113 | |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/127114 | |
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Apr/14 | |
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Apr/15 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-28950 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-28950
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
None
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2026-28950 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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The Hacker News
Apple Patches iOS Flaw That Stored Deleted Signal Notifications in FBI Forensic Case
Apple has rolled out a software fix for iOS and iPadOS to address a Notification Services flaw that stored notifications marked for deletion on the device. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-28950 ... Read more
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CybersecurityNews
Apple Fixes Notification Privacy Flaw That Allowed FBI to Access Deleted Signal Messages
Apple released iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2 on April 22, 2026, to patch a critical notification privacy vulnerability that allowed law enforcement to extract Signal message content from iPhones — even ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-28950 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description 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. 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. Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/127112 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/127113 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/127114 -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Apr. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Apr/14 Added Reference http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Apr/15 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 18.7.8 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 26.0 up to (excluding) 26.4.2 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 18.7.8 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 26.0 up to (excluding) 26.4.2 Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/127002 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/127003 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-359 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description 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. Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/127002 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/127003