Apple iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS Camera Metadata Access Vulnerability Allowing Screen Capture

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in Apple iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5, all of which are available on various iPhone and iPad models. This vulnerability allows apps to access camera metadata in a way that could capture a user's screen. The issue arises from improper logic in handling camera data, which could be exploited by malicious applications to record or capture screen content without user consent.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized screen capture, allowing an app to record or display a user's screen activity.

Added: May 11, 2026, 9:52 PM
Updated: May 11, 2026, 9:52 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
2.8
remediation
7.7
relevance
8.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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