CVE-2026-64732 in iOS
Summary
by MITRE • 07/28/2026
This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6. An attacker with physical access may be able to access sensitive user data during iPhone Mirroring.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/28/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical security flaw in the state management mechanisms of iOS and iPadOS operating systems, specifically affecting versions prior to 26.6. The issue arises from inadequate handling of device states during the mirroring process, creating a window of opportunity for unauthorized data access. When users engage in iPhone mirroring functionality, the system's inability to properly transition between secure and accessible states allows malicious actors with physical possession of the device to exploit this temporal vulnerability. The flaw manifests as a state inconsistency where sensitive user data remains accessible even when the device should be in a locked or restricted state during the mirroring operation. This represents a fundamental breakdown in the operating system's security model, particularly concerning the protection of user data during transient operational states.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with common weaknesses identified under CWE-284 Access Control Issues and CWE-353 Missing Support for Security Features, where improper state management creates access control failures. The flaw specifically impacts the device's ability to maintain proper security boundaries during active mirroring sessions, allowing unauthorized data exposure through physical access attacks. From an attack perspective, this vulnerability maps to ATT&CK technique T1021.003 Remote Services and T1566 Phishing, as it enables attackers to exploit physical possession of devices to gain access to sensitive user information without requiring network-based exploitation or sophisticated social engineering. The vulnerability demonstrates how state management failures can create persistent security weaknesses that remain exploitable until properly addressed through system updates.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, affecting user privacy and organizational security posture across all affected iOS and iPadOS versions. Users who engage in mirroring operations are particularly at risk as their sensitive information becomes accessible to anyone with physical access during the mirroring process, potentially compromising personal data, corporate information, or authentication credentials. The vulnerability's persistence across multiple device types and operating system variants indicates a systemic issue within the platform's security architecture rather than an isolated component failure. Organizations relying on iOS devices for business operations face significant risk exposure, particularly in environments where physical security controls may be insufficient or where devices are frequently handled by multiple personnel.
The remediation approach taken by Apple demonstrates proper vulnerability management through improved state handling mechanisms that ensure proper transitions between device states during mirroring operations. The fix implemented in iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 addresses the root cause by strengthening the system's ability to maintain secure state boundaries throughout the mirroring process, preventing unauthorized access to sensitive user data. Organizations should prioritize immediate deployment of these updates across all affected devices, while implementing additional physical security controls for devices that frequently undergo mirroring operations. Security teams should monitor for similar state management vulnerabilities in other systems and ensure proper testing of security controls during device state transitions. The resolution underscores the importance of comprehensive security testing that includes edge cases involving device state changes and transient operational conditions.