CVE-2026-84491: An app may be able to access sensitive user data in Apple iOS and iPadOS
A permissions issue in Apple iOS and iPadOS could allow an app to access sensitive user data. This vulnerability has been addressed with additional restrictions and fixed in iOS and iPadOS versions 26.7 and later, including iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. The issue also affects related Apple operating systems such as macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27. Prior versions are vulnerable to this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-84491 is a permissions-related vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that may allow an app to access sensitive user data improperly. Apple addressed this issue by implementing additional restrictions to permissions. The vulnerability affects versions prior to iOS and iPadOS 26.7 and 27, with fixes included starting from these versions and corresponding updates in other Apple operating systems.
Potential Impact
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using a malicious or compromised app to gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data on affected Apple devices. This could lead to privacy breaches and potential misuse of personal information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS and iPadOS 26.7 and later versions, as well as in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. Users and administrators should update affected devices to these versions or later to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official updates.
CVE-2026-84491: An app may be able to access sensitive user data in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
A permissions issue in Apple iOS and iPadOS could allow an app to access sensitive user data. This vulnerability has been addressed with additional restrictions and fixed in iOS and iPadOS versions 26.7 and later, including iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. The issue also affects related Apple operating systems such as macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27. Prior versions are vulnerable to this issue.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
tvOS
Apple
visionOS
Apple
watchOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-84491 is a permissions-related vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that may allow an app to access sensitive user data improperly. Apple addressed this issue by implementing additional restrictions to permissions. The vulnerability affects versions prior to iOS and iPadOS 26.7 and 27, with fixes included starting from these versions and corresponding updates in other Apple operating systems.
Potential Impact
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using a malicious or compromised app to gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data on affected Apple devices. This could lead to privacy breaches and potential misuse of personal information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS and iPadOS 26.7 and later versions, as well as in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. Users and administrators should update affected devices to these versions or later to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T20:50:08.321Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8610155bf5e2cf59d2763
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:57 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:29:28 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:17:48 UTC
Views: 3
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