Improper access control in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2026-86890

 

Improper access control in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2026-86890

Published: September 15, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU149956
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 2.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-86890
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to the system to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Siri Suggestions. An attacker with physical access to the system can view sensitive user information.


Affected software

Apple iOS
iPadOS

How to mitigate CVE-2026-86890

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

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