Information disclosure in macOS - CVE-2026-86990
Published: October 27, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU157810
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-86990
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient protection of sensitive information in the CoreMedia component when accessed by a local application. A local user can use a local application to access sensitive information.
Affected software
macOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
How to mitigate CVE-2026-86990
Install update from vendor's website.
macOS - addressed in versions 27.2 26B123, 26.7.2 25G332
iPadOS - addressed in versions 18.7.11, 26.7.2, 27.2 24B119
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 18.7.11, 26.7.2, 27.2 24B119, 27.2 24B120, 27.2 24B91020
iPadOS - addressed in versions 18.7.11, 26.7.2, 27.2 24B119
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 18.7.11, 26.7.2, 27.2 24B119, 27.2 24B120, 27.2 24B91020