CVE-2026-84582

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Improper Access Restrictions in Apple iOS and macOS

Publication date: 2026-10-20

Last updated on: 2026-11-09

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

A privacy issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-10-20

Last Modified

2026-11-09

Generated

2026-11-09

AI Q&A

2026-10-20

EPSS Evaluated

2026-11-08

NVD

CVE-2026-84582

EUVD

EUVD-2026-104707

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apple	ipados	to 27.0 (exc)
apple	iphone_os	to 27.0 (exc)
apple	macos	to 27.0 (exc)
apple	visionos	to 27.0 (exc)
apple	watchos	to 27.0 (exc)
apple	tvos	to 27.0 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-284	The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

This is a privacy issue where an app may be able to access sensitive user data due to improved access restrictions not being fully enforced. It affects multiple Apple operating systems including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS versions 27.

Detection Guidance

The provided CVE data does not include specific detection methods or commands for CVE-2026-84582. It describes a privacy issue where an app may access sensitive user data, fixed in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27. No technical details or mitigation steps are provided.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access your private data such as messages, photos, location, or other sensitive information stored on your device if they trick you into installing a malicious app.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal data, potentially violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's patient privacy rules if healthcare or personal data is exposed.

Mitigation Strategies

Update affected devices to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, or watchOS 27 to address the privacy issue. Remove any untrusted apps that may be accessing sensitive data.

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