CVE-2026-86921
MEDIUMCVSS 6.2/10EPSS 0.15%
Last modified
CVE-2026-86921 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, visionOS 27. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, visionOS 27. A local attacker may be able to overwrite restricted files.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS | < 26.7; < 27 |
| Apple | macOS | < 27 |
| Apple | visionOS | < 27 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-86921?
A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, visionOS 27. A local attacker may be able to overwrite restricted files.
How severe is CVE-2026-86921?
CVE-2026-86921 has a CVSS score of 6.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-86921?
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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