Improper Data Redaction in Apple iOS and macOS

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, 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-2026-84527

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
apple	tv_os	27
apple	vision_os	27
apple	watch_os	27

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Exploitability

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves a logging issue where sensitive user data was not properly redacted. It was fixed in multiple Apple operating systems including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS versions 27 or later.

Impact Analysis

An app could potentially access sensitive user data through logs that were not properly redacted. This could lead to unauthorized exposure of personal information if exploited by malicious apps.

Mitigation Strategies

Update affected Apple devices to the latest versions mentioned (iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27) to address the logging issue and prevent sensitive data exposure.

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