PatchTheCVECVE-2026-86887: A privacy issue was addressed by removing sensitive data
CVE-2026-86887 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting ipados, iphone os, visionos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A privacy issue was addressed by removing sensitive data. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, visionOS 27. An app may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.3 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 95%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-200 |
| Published | 2026-09-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-09-21 |
Last updated 2026-09-21 · 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-2026-86887?
ipados: upgrade to 26.7; iphone os: upgrade to 26.7; visionos: upgrade to 27.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-86887 being exploited?
CVE-2026-86887 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-2026-86887 affect?
CVE-2026-86887 affects ipados, iphone os, visionos. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). A privacy issue was addressed by removing sensitive data. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, visionOS 27. An app may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences.
How urgent is CVE-2026-86887?
Priority 13/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
iOS vulnerabilities · iPadOS vulnerabilities
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