CVE-2026-84582: Apple iOS vulnerability

Published Oct 20, 2026
·
Updated

A privacy issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Apple iOS<27
Apple iPadOS<27
Apple macOS Golden Gate<27
Apple tvOS<27
Apple visionOS<27
Apple WatchOS<27

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade iOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in iOS 27
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in iPadOS 27
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Golden Gate to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade tvOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in tvOS 27
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade visionOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in visionOS 27
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in watchOS 27

Event History

Oct 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:50 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:17 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which systems need the update?

The issue is fixed in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27. Devices running an earlier version are not identified as fixed by the provided information.

2

What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The provided information states that an app may be able to access sensitive user data. It does not specify whether the app requires particular permissions, user interaction, or other preconditions.

3

What can be done if the update cannot be installed immediately?

No temporary mitigation or configuration workaround is provided. Prioritize updating affected Apple devices to the listed fixed operating-system versions when possible.

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