CVE-2026-65348: An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system in Apple iOS and iPadOS
A permissions issue in Apple iOS and iPadOS allowed an app to modify protected parts of the file system. This vulnerability was addressed with additional restrictions and fixed in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-65348 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where a permissions issue could allow an app to modify protected parts of the file system. Apple addressed this issue by implementing additional restrictions. The vulnerability is fixed in iOS 26.7 and later, iPadOS 26.7 and later, and specified macOS versions.
Potential Impact
An app exploiting this vulnerability could modify protected parts of the file system, potentially leading to unauthorized changes to system files or configurations. This could affect system integrity and security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. Users and administrators should apply these updates to remediate the vulnerability.
CVE-2026-65348: An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
A permissions issue in Apple iOS and iPadOS allowed an app to modify protected parts of the file system. This vulnerability was addressed with additional restrictions and fixed in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-65348 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where a permissions issue could allow an app to modify protected parts of the file system. Apple addressed this issue by implementing additional restrictions. The vulnerability is fixed in iOS 26.7 and later, iPadOS 26.7 and later, and specified macOS versions.
Potential Impact
An app exploiting this vulnerability could modify protected parts of the file system, potentially leading to unauthorized changes to system files or configurations. This could affect system integrity and security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. Users and administrators should apply these updates to remediate the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-22T00:45:50.324Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa860f955bf5e2cf59d2490
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:49 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:26:03 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 01:47:06 UTC
Views: 3
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