Improper Access Control in Apple iOS and macOS

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

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

2026-09-14

Generated

2026-09-15

AI Q&A

2026-09-15

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-65403

Affected Vendors & Products

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

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Exploitability

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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.

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.

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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