PatchTheCVECVE-2026-86989: An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management
CVE-2026-86989 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting ipados, iphone os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2. An app may be able to fingerprint the user.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 99%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-287 |
| 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-2026-86989 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-2026-86989?
ipados: upgrade to 26.7.2, 27.2; iphone os: upgrade to 26.7.2, 27.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-86989 being exploited?
CVE-2026-86989 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-2026-86989 affect?
CVE-2026-86989 affects ipados, iphone os. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2. An app may be able to fingerprint the user.
How urgent is CVE-2026-86989?
Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
iOS vulnerabilities · iPadOS vulnerabilities
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