CVE-2026-28870

Name: CVE-2026-28870
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-25T01:17:11.003+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-28870 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An information leakage was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, macOS Tahoe 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information leakage was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, macOS Tahoe 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 26.4
Apple	Iphone Os	< 26.4
Apple	Macos	< 26.4
Apple	Tvos	< 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/126794Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126797Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126798Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126799Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/127111

Timeline

Published: Mar 25, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-28870?

How severe is CVE-2026-28870?

CVE-2026-28870 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28870?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-28870?

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Source: NVD / NIST