CVE-2026-84551: An app may be able to bypass network restrictions in Apple iOS and iPadOS
A logic issue in Apple iOS and iPadOS could allow an app to bypass network restrictions. This vulnerability has been addressed with improved validation and fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. The issue also affects macOS Golden Gate 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27, but the primary impact is on iOS and iPadOS. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-84551 describes a logic flaw in Apple iOS and iPadOS that may allow an application to bypass network restrictions imposed by the operating system. The vulnerability was resolved by Apple through improved validation mechanisms. The fix is included starting with iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, as well as corresponding updates to related Apple operating systems. Versions prior to 27 are affected.
Potential Impact
An attacker controlling a malicious app on affected versions of iOS or iPadOS could bypass network restrictions, potentially enabling unauthorized network communications that would otherwise be blocked by system policies. This could undermine security controls related to network access on the device.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 that address this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update affected devices to these versions or later to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-84551: An app may be able to bypass network restrictions in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
A logic issue in Apple iOS and iPadOS could allow an app to bypass network restrictions. This vulnerability has been addressed with improved validation and fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. The issue also affects macOS Golden Gate 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27, but the primary impact is on iOS and iPadOS. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
visionOS
Apple
watchOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-84551 describes a logic flaw in Apple iOS and iPadOS that may allow an application to bypass network restrictions imposed by the operating system. The vulnerability was resolved by Apple through improved validation mechanisms. The fix is included starting with iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, as well as corresponding updates to related Apple operating systems. Versions prior to 27 are affected.
Potential Impact
An attacker controlling a malicious app on affected versions of iOS or iPadOS could bypass network restrictions, potentially enabling unauthorized network communications that would otherwise be blocked by system policies. This could undermine security controls related to network access on the device.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 that address this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update affected devices to these versions or later to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T21:13:17.752Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8610a55bf5e2cf59d2a81
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:03:06 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:32:30 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 01:49:05 UTC
Views: 4
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