CVE-2026-86883: An app may be able to access sensitive user data in Apple iOS and iPadOS
A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of files. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, visionOS 27. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-86883 is a privacy issue in Apple iOS and iPadOS where an app could access sensitive user data because of inadequate file handling. Apple resolved this vulnerability by improving file handling mechanisms in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and visionOS 27. The vulnerability affects all versions prior to 27.
Potential Impact
An app may be able to access sensitive user data on affected versions of iOS and iPadOS, potentially compromising user privacy. No information about active exploitation in the wild is available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Update to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, or visionOS 27 where the issue is fixed. Versions prior to 27 are vulnerable. No other mitigation guidance is provided.
CVE-2026-86883: An app may be able to access sensitive user data in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of files. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, visionOS 27. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
visionOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-86883 is a privacy issue in Apple iOS and iPadOS where an app could access sensitive user data because of inadequate file handling. Apple resolved this vulnerability by improving file handling mechanisms in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and visionOS 27. The vulnerability affects all versions prior to 27.
Potential Impact
An app may be able to access sensitive user data on affected versions of iOS and iPadOS, potentially compromising user privacy. No information about active exploitation in the wild is available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Update to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, or visionOS 27 where the issue is fixed. Versions prior to 27 are vulnerable. No other mitigation guidance is provided.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T16:43:41.871Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8611655bf5e2cf59d2f7d
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:03:18 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 21:32:36 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:13:03 UTC
Views: 5
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