CVE-2026-86884: An app may be able to access sensitive user data in Apple iOS and iPadOS
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-86884 describes a permissions vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where an app could access sensitive user data due to insufficient restrictions. Apple resolved this issue by implementing additional permission restrictions. The fix is included starting with version 27 of iOS, iPadOS, macOS Golden Gate, tvOS, and watchOS. Versions prior to 27 are affected.
Potential Impact
Apps running on affected versions of iOS and iPadOS may be able to access sensitive user data without proper authorization, potentially leading to privacy violations. The vulnerability affects all versions before 27, exposing users to unauthorized data access until they upgrade.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade affected devices to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, or later versions where the issue is fixed. No other mitigation is indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-86884: An app may be able to access sensitive user data in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
tvOS
Apple
watchOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-86884 describes a permissions vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where an app could access sensitive user data due to insufficient restrictions. Apple resolved this issue by implementing additional permission restrictions. The fix is included starting with version 27 of iOS, iPadOS, macOS Golden Gate, tvOS, and watchOS. Versions prior to 27 are affected.
Potential Impact
Apps running on affected versions of iOS and iPadOS may be able to access sensitive user data without proper authorization, potentially leading to privacy violations. The vulnerability affects all versions before 27, exposing users to unauthorized data access until they upgrade.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade affected devices to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, or later versions where the issue is fixed. No other mitigation is indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T16:43:41.871Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8611655bf5e2cf59d2f7e
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:03:18 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 21:32:33 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:33:58 UTC
Views: 7
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