CVE-2026-28856
MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.28%
Last modified
CVE-2026-28856 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 26.4 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 26.4 |
| Apple | Visionos | < 26.4 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 26.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126792Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126798Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126799Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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 score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28856?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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