CVE-2026-65404

What it is

An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8. A malicious application may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data tampering.

Exploit odds

0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-09-14 21:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-09-16 15:29 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-09-14 21:17 UTC

Last modified

2026-09-16 15:29 UTC

Exploit probability

0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-863 · Incorrect authorization

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Apple Ipados < 18.7.10
• Apple Iphone Os < 18.7.10
• Apple macOS < 14.8.8
• Apple macOS < 15.7.8

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None