CVE-2026-86905: An app may be able to delete credentials stored in Keychain in Apple iOS and iPadOS
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, visionOS 27. An app may be able to delete credentials stored in Keychain.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-86905 describes a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where a malicious app may be able to delete credentials stored in the Keychain. The vulnerability was resolved by removing the vulnerable code, with the fix included starting from iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. Versions prior to 27 are affected.
Potential Impact
An attacker with an app installed on the device could delete stored credentials in the Keychain, potentially disrupting user access to services or requiring re-authentication. There is no indication of credential theft or further compromise beyond deletion.
Mitigation Recommendations
This vulnerability is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. Users and administrators should update to these versions or later to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-86905: An app may be able to delete credentials stored in Keychain in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, visionOS 27. An app may be able to delete credentials stored in Keychain.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
visionOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-86905 describes a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where a malicious app may be able to delete credentials stored in the Keychain. The vulnerability was resolved by removing the vulnerable code, with the fix included starting from iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. Versions prior to 27 are affected.
Potential Impact
An attacker with an app installed on the device could delete stored credentials in the Keychain, potentially disrupting user access to services or requiring re-authentication. There is no indication of credential theft or further compromise beyond deletion.
Mitigation Recommendations
This vulnerability is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. Users and administrators should update to these versions or later to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T16:43:41.874Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8611a55bf5e2cf59d312a
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:03:22 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 21:17:04 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:10:01 UTC
Views: 6
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