CVE-2026-86966

MediumCVSS 5.5/10Last modified Nov 4, 2026

Description

This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, visionOS 27. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 5.5/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-59

Affected software

VendorProductVersions
AppleiOS and iPadOS< 26.7.2; < 27
ApplemacOS< 15.8.2; < 26.7.2; < 27
ApplevisionOS< 27

References

Timeline

Published
Oct 26, 2026
Last modified
Nov 4, 2026
NVD status
Analyzed

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CVE-2026-86966: Medium severity, CVSS 5.5 | Vulnix