Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2026-112612
Published: October 27, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU158033
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-112612
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to the system to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of path names in Accounts. An attacker with physical access to the system can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file and read and write arbitrary files.
Affected software
Apple iOS
iPadOS
iPadOS
How to mitigate CVE-2026-112612
Install update from vendor's website.
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 27.2 24B119, 27.2 24B120, 27.2 24B91020, 26.7.2
iPadOS - addressed in versions 27.2 24B119, 26.7.2
iPadOS - addressed in versions 27.2 24B119, 26.7.2