Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2026-65411
Published: September 15, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU149953
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-65411
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of path names in MobileBackup. A local application can modify protected parts of the file system.
Affected software
Apple iOS
iPadOS
iPadOS
How to mitigate CVE-2026-65411
Install update from vendor's website.
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 26.7 23H24, 27.0 24A427, 27.0 24A437
iPadOS - addressed in versions 26.7 23H24, 27.0 24A437
iPadOS - addressed in versions 26.7 23H24, 27.0 24A437