How severe is CVE-2015-3728?

CVE-2015-3728 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-3728 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-3728?

CVE-2015-3728 affects Apple Iphone Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3728?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-3728 published?

CVE-2015-3728 was published on 2015-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-3728

CVE-2015-3728 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-254.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-254
Affected product: Apple Iphone Os
Published: 2015-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WiFi Connectivity feature in Apple iOS before 8.4 allows remote Wi-Fi access points to trigger an automatic association, with an arbitrary security type, by operating with a recognized ESSID within an 802.11 network's coverage area.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3728?: The WiFi Connectivity feature in Apple iOS before 8.4 allows remote Wi-Fi access points to trigger an automatic association, with an arbitrary security type, by operating with a recognized ESSID within an 802.11 network's coverage area.
How severe is CVE-2015-3728?: CVE-2015-3728 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-3728 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3728?: CVE-2015-3728 affects Apple Iphone Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3728?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-3728 published?: CVE-2015-3728 was published on 2015-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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