CVE-2026-28890: apple xcode Out-of-bounds Read
CVSS: 5.5v3.1MediumAnalyzed
Published 25-03-2026Last modified 02-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-28890 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in apple xcode. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 2.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.14%
0%100%
Low · +0.03 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 25-03-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 02-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in Xcode 26.4. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.14%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
3%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.03 pp
From 0.10% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.14%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Apple1 product
- xcode< 26.4
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- support.apple.com/en-us/126801Vendor Advisory