CVE-2026-64756: An app may be able to access user-sensitive data in Apple iOS and iPadOS
A path handling vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS could allow an app to access user-sensitive data. The issue is addressed by improved validation and fixed in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and certain macOS versions. Affected versions are those prior to these fixed releases.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-64756 describes a path handling issue in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could enable an app to access user-sensitive data improperly. The vulnerability was mitigated by improved validation of path handling. The fix is included in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.
Potential Impact
An app exploiting this vulnerability may gain unauthorized access to user-sensitive data, potentially compromising user privacy and security. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by upgrading to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, or the corresponding fixed macOS versions. These updates contain improved validation that addresses the path handling issue. Until patched, users should be cautious about installing untrusted apps.
CVE-2026-64756: An app may be able to access user-sensitive data in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
A path handling vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS could allow an app to access user-sensitive data. The issue is addressed by improved validation and fixed in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and certain macOS versions. Affected versions are those prior to these fixed releases.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-64756 describes a path handling issue in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could enable an app to access user-sensitive data improperly. The vulnerability was mitigated by improved validation of path handling. The fix is included in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.
Potential Impact
An app exploiting this vulnerability may gain unauthorized access to user-sensitive data, potentially compromising user privacy and security. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by upgrading to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, or the corresponding fixed macOS versions. These updates contain improved validation that addresses the path handling issue. Until patched, users should be cautious about installing untrusted apps.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T18:10:30.632Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa860f755bf5e2cf59d248a
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:47 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:25:33 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 01:47:03 UTC
Views: 2
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