CVE-2026-65411: An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-65411 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where an app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system due to a path handling issue. This issue has been addressed with improved validation and fixed in iOS and iPadOS versions 26.7 and later, including visionOS 27.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper path handling in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow an app to modify protected parts of the file system. Apple fixed this issue by improving validation checks in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and visionOS 27. Versions prior to these releases are affected.
Potential Impact
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to modify protected file system areas, potentially leading to unauthorized changes in system files or data integrity issues. The exact impact depends on the app's ability to leverage this flaw, but it compromises the integrity of protected file system areas.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by upgrading to iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, or visionOS 27. These versions contain improved validation that addresses the path handling issue. No other mitigations are specified.
CVE-2026-65411: An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-65411 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where an app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system due to a path handling issue. This issue has been addressed with improved validation and fixed in iOS and iPadOS versions 26.7 and later, including visionOS 27.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
visionOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper path handling in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow an app to modify protected parts of the file system. Apple fixed this issue by improving validation checks in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and visionOS 27. Versions prior to these releases are affected.
Potential Impact
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to modify protected file system areas, potentially leading to unauthorized changes in system files or data integrity issues. The exact impact depends on the app's ability to leverage this flaw, but it compromises the integrity of protected file system areas.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by upgrading to iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, or visionOS 27. These versions contain improved validation that addresses the path handling issue. No other mitigations are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-22T00:47:18.621Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8610155bf5e2cf59d275c
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:57 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:28:57 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 01:46:55 UTC
Views: 3
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