Path Handling Vulnerability in Apple OS (iOS/iPadOS <27, macOS <27)
CVE-2026-64756 Published on September 14, 2026
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-64756 is exploitable 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 a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CVE-2026-64756 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-64756
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Affected Versions
Apple iOS and iPadOS:- Before 27 is affected.
- Before 15.8 is affected.
- Before 26.7 is affected.
- Before 27 is affected.