VDB-404022 · CVE-2026-86888 · GCVE-0-2026-86888

Apple iPadOS/iOS/macOS/tvOS/visionOS/watchOS prior 26.7/27 permission

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3.2	$5k-$25k	0.34-

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Apple iPadOS, iOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS and watchOS. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-86888. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apple iPadOS, iOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS and watchOS. Affected is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-275. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. A local app may be able to read a persistent account identifier.

The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-86888 since 09/08/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/15/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1222 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 26.7 or 27 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv2info

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VulDB Base Score: 🔒
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: iPadOS/iOS/macOS/tvOS/visionOS/watchOS 26.7/27

Timelineinfo

09/08/2026 CVE reserved
09/15/2026 +7 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-2026-86888 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-86888
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-404022
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 09/15/2026 02:24
Changes: 09/15/2026 02:24 (54)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103