CVE-2026-28895
MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2026-28895 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4. An attacker with physical access to an iOS device with Stolen Device Protection enabled may be able to access biometrics-gated Protected Apps with the passcode.
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 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126792Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-28895?
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4. An attacker with physical access to an iOS device with Stolen Device Protection enabled may be able to access biometrics-gated Protected Apps with the passcode.
How severe is CVE-2026-28895?
CVE-2026-28895 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28895?
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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