CVE-2026-65403

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Improper Access Control in Apple iOS and macOS

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-18

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

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

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-14

Last Modified

2026-09-18

Generated

2026-10-05

AI Q&A

2026-09-15

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-04

NVD

CVE-2026-65403

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apple	ipados	to 26.7 (exc)
apple	iphone_os	to 26.7 (exc)
apple	macos	From 15.0 (inc) to 15.8 (exc)
apple	macos	From 26.0 (inc) to 26.7 (exc)
apple	visionos	to 27.0 (exc)
apple	watchos	to 27.0 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows an app to access sensitive user data due to insufficient checks. It was addressed in multiple Apple operating systems with improved security measures.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Apple operating systems and relates to unauthorized access to sensitive user data. Detection would require checking for unusual app behavior or data access patterns on affected devices running iOS 26.7/iPadOS 26.7, macOS versions, visionOS 27, or watchOS 27. No specific commands are provided in the CVE details.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain access to your personal information through a malicious app. Updating your device to the latest versions fixes this issue.

Compliance Impact

The provided CVE data does not specify how this vulnerability impacts compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA. The issue involves an app potentially accessing sensitive user data, which could pose risks to data privacy regulations, but no direct compliance implications are detailed.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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