PatchTheCVECVE-2026-86880: This issue was addressed with additional entitlement checks
CVE-2026-86880 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting ipados, iphone os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
This issue was addressed with additional entitlement checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 98%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-284 |
| Published | 2026-10-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-11-04 |
Last updated 2026-11-04 · 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-2026-86880 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-2026-86880?
ipados: upgrade to 26.7.2; iphone os: upgrade to 26.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-86880 being exploited?
CVE-2026-86880 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-2026-86880 affect?
CVE-2026-86880 affects ipados, iphone os. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). This issue was addressed with additional entitlement checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
How urgent is CVE-2026-86880?
Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
iOS vulnerabilities · iPadOS vulnerabilities
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