Apple Photos Privacy Vulnerability Allowing Access to Sensitive User Data

Vulnerability

A privacy vulnerability in the Photos app on iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.7.2 allows apps to access sensitive user data. This issue arises from improper handling of temporary files, which could potentially be exploited to access private information.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user data.

Added: Nov 4, 2025, 3:13 AM
Updated: Nov 4, 2025, 3:13 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.7
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.9
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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