CVE-2026-84609
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2026-84609 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A permissions issue was addressed with improved path validation. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with improved path validation. 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 modify protected system files.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 27.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 27.0 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.8 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 26.0, < 26.7 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 27.0 |
| Apple | Visionos | < 27.0 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 27.0 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149034Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149036Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149037Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149038Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149042Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149043Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-84609?
A permissions issue was addressed with improved path validation. 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 modify protected system files.
How severe is CVE-2026-84609?
CVE-2026-84609 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-84609?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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