CVE-2026-86990: Apple iOS and iPadOS vulnerability
Advisory generated from the CVE record, CISA, Exploit Observer and VEDAS: what it is, whether it is exploited, who is affected, and how to fix and detect it.
Generated by VEDAS. Scores as of 2026-11-04 15:41 UTC. Rebuilt every few hours from cve-scores, CISA KEV and vedas-signatures. How this works and its limits.
What it is
An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.11 and iPadOS 18.7.11, iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, visionOS 27.2. A malicious app may be able to access the camera without user permission.
Description quoted from the CVE record (assigned by apple, published 2026-10-26).
Weakness: CWE-284 Improper Access Control
How it can be exploited
Exploitable with local access with low attack complexity needing no privileges and no user interaction. Impact: confidentiality low, integrity low, availability none. CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
CISA assessment (SSVC): CISA has no evidence of exploitation. Automatable: no. Technical impact: partial.
Public exploit evidence (Exploit Observer)
Exploit Observer has no public exploit code naming this CVE. Check Exploit Observer for anything new.
Live scores
- EPSS
- 0.003
low predicted chance of attack - VEDAS
- 0.056
little exploit evidence - On CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Detection rule
- None yet
Who is affected
| Product | Affected | Not affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and iPadOS | before 18.7.11 before 26.7.2 before 27.2 | Not stated |
| Apple macOS | before 26.7.2 before 27.2 | Not stated |
| Apple visionOS | before 27.2 | Not stated |
Version ranges exactly as the CVE record states them. “Before X” means X is the first fixed version.
How to fix it
Fixed versions stated in the CVE record: 18.7.11, 26.7.2, 27.2.
How to detect it
There is no open VEDAS detection rule for this bug yet. It is listed on the detection gaps page if CISA has confirmed attacks.
Advisories on this CVE
- Apple backports fix for exploited CoreGraphics zero-day CVE-2026-86950 to older iPhones and iPads (full advisory)
References
Other references
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149225
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149227
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149230
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149521
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149522
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149526
Other databases
Where this comes from
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