Improper File Handling in iOS and iPadOS

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of files. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, visionOS 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-2026-86883

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apple	ios	27
apple	ipad_os	27
apple	vision_os	27

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Exploitability

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This is a privacy issue in Apple's operating systems where an app may be able to access sensitive user data due to improper file handling. It was addressed in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and visionOS 27.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access your private data, such as files or sensitive information stored on your device. Updating to the latest OS versions mitigates this risk.

Mitigation Strategies

Update to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, or visionOS 27 to address the privacy issue. Remove any untrusted apps that may exploit this vulnerability.

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