CVE-2026-86886
Apple iOS/iPadOS/watchOS Path Traversal Vulnerability
Description
A path traversal issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, watchOS 27. An app may be able to modify protected system files.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 14, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 14, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Update iOS devices to version 27 or later.
- Update iPadOS devices to version 27 or later.
- Update watchOS devices to version 27 or later.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-86886.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149034 | |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149037 | |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149041 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-86886 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-86886
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-86886 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A path traversal issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, watchOS 27. An app may be able to modify protected system files. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/86xxx/CVE-2026-86886.json">CVE-2026-86886</a> Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/149034 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/149037 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/149041