PatchTheCVECVE-2026-28971: The issue was addressed with improved UI handling
CVE-2026-28971 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting ipados, iphone os, macos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The issue was addressed with improved UI handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.5, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, visionOS 26.5. A malicious iframe may use another website’s download settings.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 78%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-1021 |
| Published | 2026-05-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-26 |
Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-28971?
ipados: upgrade to 26.5; iphone os: upgrade to 26.5; macos: upgrade to 26.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-28971 being exploited?
CVE-2026-28971 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-28971 affect?
CVE-2026-28971 affects ipados, iphone os, macos. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The issue was addressed with improved UI handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.5, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, visionOS 26.5. A malicious iframe may use another website’s download settings.
How urgent is CVE-2026-28971?
Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
iOS vulnerabilities · macOS vulnerabilities · Safari vulnerabilities · Apple Safari and WebKit vulnerabilities · iPadOS vulnerabilities
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