PatchTheCVECVE-2026-84614: A logic issue was addressed with improved checks
CVE-2026-84614 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting ipados, iphone os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. An attacker with physical access may be able to access contacts from the lock screen.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.6 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Physical |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 91%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2026-10-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-11-02 |
Last updated 2026-11-02 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Advisories and coverage
Research and news
- Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-84614 2026-10-26
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-84614?
ipados: upgrade to 26.7.2; iphone os: upgrade to 26.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-84614 being exploited?
CVE-2026-84614 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-84614 affect?
CVE-2026-84614 affects ipados, iphone os. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. An attacker with physical access may be able to access contacts from the lock screen.
How urgent is CVE-2026-84614?
Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
iOS vulnerabilities · iPadOS vulnerabilities
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