Apple iOS/macOS: Permission Bypass allows delete of unauthorized files (fixed before 26.6)
CVE-2026-64707 Published on July 27, 2026
A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, visionOS 26.6. An app may be able to delete files for which it does not have permission.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-64707 can be exploited with local system access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality, a high impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. When a resource is given a permissions setting that provides access to a wider range of actors than required, it could lead to the exposure of sensitive information, or the modification of that resource by unintended parties. This is especially dangerous when the resource is related to program configuration, execution or sensitive user data.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-64707
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Affected Versions
Apple iOS and iPadOS:- Before 26.6 is affected.
- Before 14.8.8 is affected.
- Before 15.7.8 is affected.
- Before 26.6 is affected.
- Before 26.6 is affected.