CVE-2026-86886

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions iOS versions prior to 26.7 iPadOS versions prior to 26.7 iOS versions prior to 27 iPadOS versions prior to 27 watchOS versions prior to 27

Description A path traversal issue exists due to insufficient input validation. This flaw allows an application to modify protected system files. Path traversal is a technique used to access files and directories that are stored outside the web root folder by manipulating variables such as file paths.

Recommendations Update iOS to version 26.7 or later. Update iPadOS to version 26.7 or later. Update iOS to version 27 or later. Update iPadOS to version 27 or later. Update watchOS to version 27 or later.