CVE-2026-28872
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.46%
Last modified
CVE-2026-28872 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A resource exhaustion issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A resource exhaustion issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4. A remote attacker may be able to cause a denial-of-service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 18.7.9 |
| Apple | Ipados | >= 26.0, < 26.4 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 18.7.9 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | >= 26.0, < 26.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126792Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/127111Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-28872?
A resource exhaustion issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4. A remote attacker may be able to cause a denial-of-service.
How severe is CVE-2026-28872?
CVE-2026-28872 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28872?
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-2026-28872?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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