MEDIUM
CVE-2026-28871
Published: March 25, 2026· Updated: Mar 30, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:4.3th
Official Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.4, iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, macOS Tahoe 26.4. Visiting a maliciously crafted website may lead to a cross-site scripting attack.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-28871 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Apple4 products
safariipadosiphone osmacos
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/126792Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/126793Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/126794Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/126800Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-28871
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.02%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMar 25, 2026
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-28871 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.