PatchTheCVECVE-2026-86904: A privacy issue was addressed with improved state management
CVE-2026-86904 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ipados, iphone os, watchos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A privacy issue was addressed with improved state management. 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 track users across apps and websites without permission.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 63%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-359 |
| 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-2026-86904?
ipados: upgrade to 26.7; iphone os: upgrade to 26.7; watchos: upgrade to 27.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-86904 being exploited?
CVE-2026-86904 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-2026-86904 affect?
CVE-2026-86904 affects ipados, iphone os, watchos. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A privacy issue was addressed with improved state management. 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 track users across apps and websites without permission.
How urgent is CVE-2026-86904?
Priority 40/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
iOS vulnerabilities · iPadOS vulnerabilities · watchOS vulnerabilities
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