CVE-2026-43785: An app may be able to modify a file it only had permission to read in Apple iOS and iPadOS
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27. An app may be able to modify a file it only had permission to read.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-43785 describes a permissions vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where an application could modify a file despite having only read permissions. Apple addressed this issue by implementing additional restrictions to enforce proper file access controls. The vulnerability affects versions prior to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, and related OS versions. This flaw could allow unauthorized modification of files, violating expected permission boundaries.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an app to escalate its privileges on the device by modifying files it should only be able to read. This could lead to unauthorized data alteration or corruption, potentially impacting system integrity or user data security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27. Users and administrators should update affected devices to these versions or later to remediate the issue.
CVE-2026-43785: An app may be able to modify a file it only had permission to read in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27. An app may be able to modify a file it only had permission to read.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
tvOS
Apple
visionOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-43785 describes a permissions vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where an application could modify a file despite having only read permissions. Apple addressed this issue by implementing additional restrictions to enforce proper file access controls. The vulnerability affects versions prior to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, and related OS versions. This flaw could allow unauthorized modification of files, violating expected permission boundaries.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an app to escalate its privileges on the device by modifying files it should only be able to read. This could lead to unauthorized data alteration or corruption, potentially impacting system integrity or user data security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27. Users and administrators should update affected devices to these versions or later to remediate the issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-01T22:46:27.819Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa860f455bf5e2cf59d22e0
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:44 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:24:24 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 01:47:12 UTC
Views: 2
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