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CVE-2026-86968

An access issue was addressed with improved access control

Risk score
53/100
CVSS
7.5 v3.1
Exploit chance (30 days)
0.2%
Published
26 Oct 2026

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What to know

What it is
An access issue was addressed with improved access control. This issue is fixed in iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, visionOS 27.2. A malicious app may be able to access restricted system interfaces or launder launch attribution.
Affected
See advisory
Fix
Apply the vendor's security update; see the linked advisory.
Exploitation
No known exploitation

Why it is Yellow

  • CVSS 7.5 high
  • Remotely exploitable without logging in

References

Original description

An access issue was addressed with improved access control. This issue is fixed in iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, visionOS 27.2. A malicious app may be able to access restricted system interfaces or launder launch attribution.

Last activity 26 Oct 2026. Patch Forecast updates every hour.