CVE-2026-86883

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Improper File Handling in iOS and iPadOS

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-16

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

2026-09-16

Generated

2026-10-05

AI Q&A

2026-09-15

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-04

NVD

CVE-2026-86883

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apple	ipados	to 27.0 (exc)
apple	iphone_os	to 27.0 (exc)
apple	visionos	to 27.0 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-200	The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.

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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.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Apple iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS versions prior to 27. Detection involves checking the OS version on affected devices. No network-level commands are applicable as this is a local privacy issue.

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.

Compliance Impact

The provided CVE data does not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA. The issue involves an app potentially accessing sensitive user data due to improved file handling, but no direct impact on regulatory compliance is mentioned.

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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