CVE-2026-28856 — MEDIUM (4.6)

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-28856?

CVE-2026-28856 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-28856?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Visionos, Apple Watchos.

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 26.4
Apple	Iphone Os	< 26.4
Apple	Visionos	< 26.4
Apple	Watchos	< 26.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126792Vendor AdvisoryRelease Notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126798Vendor AdvisoryRelease Notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126799Vendor AdvisoryRelease Notes

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-28856?

CVE-2026-28856 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). 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 v...

How severe is CVE-2026-28856?

CVE-2026-28856 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-28856?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Visionos, Apple Watchos.