CVE-2026-64756

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Path Handling Flaw in Apple iOS and macOS Versions

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-15

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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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-14

Last Modified

2026-09-15

Generated

2026-10-05

AI Q&A

2026-09-15

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-03

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

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-22	The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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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.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Apple operating systems and requires system-level checks rather than network commands. Update affected systems to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, or macOS Tahoe 26.7 or later to address the issue.

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.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows an app to access user-sensitive data due to a path handling issue. This could potentially lead to unauthorized data exposure, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) if sensitive personal or health data is involved.

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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