PatchTheCVECVE-2026-86885: An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation
CVE-2026-86885 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting ipados, iphone os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. An attacker in radio range may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 84%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2026-09-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-09-16 |
Last updated 2026-09-16 · 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
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-2026-86885?
ipados: upgrade to 27.0; iphone os: upgrade to 27.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-86885 being exploited?
CVE-2026-86885 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-2026-86885 affect?
CVE-2026-86885 affects ipados, iphone os. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. An attacker in radio range may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
How urgent is CVE-2026-86885?
Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
iOS vulnerabilities · iPadOS vulnerabilities
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