How severe is CVE-2026-28871?

CVE-2026-28871 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-28871 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-2026-28871?

CVE-2026-28871 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28871?

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

Does CVE-2026-28871 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-28871 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-15149.

When was CVE-2026-28871 published?

CVE-2026-28871 was published on 2026-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-28871

CVE-2026-28871 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-15149
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2026-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.4, iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, macOS Tahoe 26.4. Visiting a maliciously crafted website may lead to a cross-site scripting attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-28871?: A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.4, iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, macOS Tahoe 26.4. Visiting a maliciously crafted website may lead to a cross-site scripting attack.
How severe is CVE-2026-28871?: CVE-2026-28871 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-28871 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-2026-28871?: CVE-2026-28871 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28871?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-28871 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-28871 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-15149.
When was CVE-2026-28871 published?: CVE-2026-28871 was published on 2026-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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