How severe is CVE-2026-28875?

CVE-2026-28875 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-28875 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-28875?

CVE-2026-28875 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28875?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-28875 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-28875 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-15151.

When was CVE-2026-28875 published?

CVE-2026-28875 was published on 2026-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-28875

CVE-2026-28875 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-15151
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2026-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4. A remote attacker may be able to cause a denial-of-service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-28875?: A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4. A remote attacker may be able to cause a denial-of-service.
How severe is CVE-2026-28875?: CVE-2026-28875 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-28875 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-28875?: CVE-2026-28875 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28875?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-28875 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-28875 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-15151.
When was CVE-2026-28875 published?: CVE-2026-28875 was published on 2026-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126792

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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