CVE-2026-28946

Name: CVE-2026-28946
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-11T21:18:55.74+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-28946 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected Safari crash.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.26%

16.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	>= 26.0, < 26.5

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/127115Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/127121

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-28946?

How severe is CVE-2026-28946?

CVE-2026-28946 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28946?

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-2026-28946?

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Source: NVD / NIST