How severe is CVE-2026-28856?

CVE-2026-28856 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-28856 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-28856?

CVE-2026-28856 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28856?

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

Does CVE-2026-28856 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-28856 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-15127.

When was CVE-2026-28856 published?

CVE-2026-28856 was published on 2026-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-28856

CVE-2026-28856 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-15127
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2026-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed with improved authentication. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4. An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to view sensitive user information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-28856?: The issue was addressed with improved authentication. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4. An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to view sensitive user information.
How severe is CVE-2026-28856?: CVE-2026-28856 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-28856 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-28856?: CVE-2026-28856 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28856?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-28856 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-28856 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-15127.
When was CVE-2026-28856 published?: CVE-2026-28856 was published on 2026-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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