CVE-2026-84533: An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to modify network traffic in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-84533 is a cryptographic vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow an attacker in a privileged network position to modify network traffic. The issue was addressed by improving integrity checks and is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. Prior versions are affected. No CVSS score is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a cryptographic weakness in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could permit an attacker positioned within the network to alter network traffic. The flaw was mitigated by enhancing integrity checks in the affected systems. The fix is included starting with iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with privileged network access may be able to modify network traffic, potentially compromising data integrity during transmission. The exact impact scope is not detailed beyond this capability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade affected devices to iOS 27 or iPadOS 27 or later, where the issue has been fixed through improved integrity checks.
CVE-2026-84533: An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to modify network traffic in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-84533 is a cryptographic vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow an attacker in a privileged network position to modify network traffic. The issue was addressed by improving integrity checks and is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. Prior versions are affected. No CVSS score is provided.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
tvOS
Apple
watchOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a cryptographic weakness in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could permit an attacker positioned within the network to alter network traffic. The flaw was mitigated by enhancing integrity checks in the affected systems. The fix is included starting with iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with privileged network access may be able to modify network traffic, potentially compromising data integrity during transmission. The exact impact scope is not detailed beyond this capability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade affected devices to iOS 27 or iPadOS 27 or later, where the issue has been fixed through improved integrity checks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T21:13:17.750Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8610655bf5e2cf59d2980
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:03:02 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:31:33 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:15:28 UTC
Views: 5
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