CVE-2026-86990

UnknownEPSS 0.25%

Last modified

CVE-2026-86990 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.11 and iPadOS 18.7.11, iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, visionOS 27.2. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.11 and iPadOS 18.7.11, iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, visionOS 27.2. A malicious app may be able to access the camera without user permission.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.25%

16.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
AppleiOS and iPadOS< 18.7.11; < 26.7.2; < 27.2
ApplemacOS< 26.7.2; < 27.2
ApplevisionOS< 27.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-86990?
An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.11 and iPadOS 18.7.11, iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, visionOS 27.2. A malicious app may be able to access the camera without user permission.
How severe is CVE-2026-86990?
Severity scoring for CVE-2026-86990 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-86990?
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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Source: NVD / NIST