CVE-2026-86977: An app may be able to initiate calls or send messages in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
An authorization issue in Apple iOS and iPadOS could allow an app to initiate calls or send messages without proper user consent. This vulnerability is addressed by improved network restrictions and is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-86977 describes an authorization vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where a malicious app may be able to initiate phone calls or send messages without appropriate permissions. The issue stems from insufficient network restrictions that allowed unauthorized actions. Apple has fixed this vulnerability in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 by enhancing network restriction mechanisms.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an app to make phone calls or send messages without user authorization, potentially leading to unauthorized communication charges or privacy violations. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. Users and administrators should update affected devices to these versions to remediate the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T16:43:47.662Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad6c1a12cdf04f656e4a8d5
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 01:19:29 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 01:33:40 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 01:34:17 UTC
Views: 5
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