CVE-2026-84624

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Improper Path Validation in Apple iOS and macOS

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-23

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

A permissions issue was addressed with improved path validation. 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. A sandboxed app may be able to access restricted files.

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Published

2026-09-14

Last Modified

2026-09-23

Generated

2026-10-05

AI Q&A

2026-09-15

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-03

NVD

CVE-2026-84624

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)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This is a permissions issue where a sandboxed app could bypass restrictions and access files it should not be able to access. It was fixed in multiple Apple operating systems including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a sandboxed app potentially accessing restricted files due to a permissions issue. Detection would require checking for unauthorized file access by sandboxed applications on affected systems. Review system logs for suspicious file access attempts and verify that sandboxing restrictions are properly enforced.

Impact Analysis

A malicious app could potentially access sensitive files on your device, leading to data breaches or unauthorized access to personal information. Users should update their devices to the patched versions.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access, potentially violating privacy regulations like GDPR or HIPAA if sensitive data is exposed. Organizations must ensure systems are patched to maintain compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Update affected Apple devices to the latest versions: iOS 26.7 or later, iPadOS 26.7 or later, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, or visionOS 27. This addresses the sandbox bypass issue.

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