CVE-2026-64707

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Improper File Deletion in Apple iOS and macOS

Publication date: 2026-07-27

Last updated on: 2026-07-28

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, visionOS 26.6. An app may be able to delete files for which it does not have permission.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-07-27

Last Modified

2026-07-28

Generated

2026-08-17

AI Q&A

2026-07-28

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-15

NVD

CVE-2026-64707

EUVD

EUVD-2026-49432

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apple	macos	From 14.0 (inc) to 14.8.8 (exc)
apple	macos	From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.8 (exc)
apple	macos	From 26.0 (inc) to 26.6 (exc)
apple	ipados	to 26.6 (exc)
apple	iphone_os	to 26.6 (exc)
apple	visionos	to 26.6 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-732	The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a permissions issue in Apple operating systems where an app could delete files it does not have permission to access. It was addressed with improved validation in iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, and visionOS 26.6.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves an app deleting files without proper permissions. Detection requires checking for unauthorized file deletions, especially in system directories. Monitor logs for suspicious file operations and review installed apps with excessive permissions. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow malicious apps to delete important files on your device, including personal data or system files, potentially causing data loss or system instability.

Compliance Impact

The provided CVE does not specify direct impacts on compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or other standards. The vulnerability involves an app potentially deleting unauthorized files, which could lead to data loss or unauthorized access, potentially affecting compliance if sensitive data is involved. However, no explicit details are provided.

Mitigation Strategies

Update affected systems to the fixed versions: iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, or visionOS 26.6. This addresses the permissions validation issue.

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