Path Handling Flaw in Apple iOS and macOS Versions

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.

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Published

2026-09-14

Last Modified

2026-09-14

Generated

2026-09-15

AI Q&A

2026-09-15

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-64756

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apple	ios	27
apple	ipad_os	27
apple	macos_golden_gate	27
apple	macos_sequoia	15.8
apple	macos_tahoe	26.7

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Exploitability

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This is a path handling issue in Apple operating systems where improper validation could allow an app to access sensitive user data. It was fixed in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access private user data through a malicious app. This could lead to data breaches, privacy violations, or unauthorized access to sensitive information stored on the device.

Mitigation Strategies

Update affected Apple devices to the latest versions: iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, or macOS Tahoe 26.7 to address the path handling issue.

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