Apple iOS 27 Privacy Flaw: App Access to Sensitive Data via File Handling
CVE-2026-86883 Published on September 14, 2026
A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of files. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, visionOS 27. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-86883 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 a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an Information Disclosure Vulnerability?
The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
CVE-2026-86883 has been classified to as an Information Disclosure vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-86883
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Affected Versions
Apple iOS and iPadOS:- Before 27 is affected.
- Before 27 is affected.