VDB-404004 · CVE-2026-84623 · GCVE-0-2026-84623

Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 26.6/26 improper authorization

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4.1	$5k-$25k	0.65

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 26.6/26. It has been declared as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-84623. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 26.6/26. Affected is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. An app may be able to fingerprint the device.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-84623 since 09/01/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 09/15/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1548.002.

Upgrading to version 26.7 or 27 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv2info

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VulDB Base Score: 🔒
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔒

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS 26.7/27

Timelineinfo

09/01/2026 CVE reserved
09/15/2026 +14 days Advisory disclosed
09/15/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/15/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-84623 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-84623
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-404004
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/15/2026 02:14
Changes: 09/15/2026 02:14 (55)
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Cache ID: 216::103