CVE-2026-84609: An app may be able to modify protected system files in Apple iOS and iPadOS
A permissions issue was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. An app may be able to modify protected system files.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-84609 describes a permissions vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where an app could modify protected system files due to insufficient path validation. Apple fixed this issue by enhancing path validation checks. The fix is included in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
Potential Impact
An app exploiting this vulnerability could modify protected system files, potentially compromising system integrity or security. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by upgrading affected Apple operating systems to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, or watchOS 27 as appropriate. These updates include improved path validation that resolves the permissions issue.
CVE-2026-84609: An app may be able to modify protected system files in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. An app may be able to modify protected system files.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
tvOS
Apple
visionOS
Apple
watchOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-84609 describes a permissions vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where an app could modify protected system files due to insufficient path validation. Apple fixed this issue by enhancing path validation checks. The fix is included in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
Potential Impact
An app exploiting this vulnerability could modify protected system files, potentially compromising system integrity or security. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by upgrading affected Apple operating systems to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, or watchOS 27 as appropriate. These updates include improved path validation that resolves the permissions issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T21:13:23.285Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8611155bf5e2cf59d2db9
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:03:13 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:01:37 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 01:48:51 UTC
Views: 5
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