CVE-2026-86961
High
Description
A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27. A malicious app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Apple Ipados
PublishedOct 20, 2026
First seenOct 20, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-362Race condition
How to fix
Update
- apple ipados27.0 or later
- apple iphone_os27.0 or later
- apple macos27.0 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apple ipados | v < 27.0 | 27.0 |
| apple iphone_os | v < 27.0 | 27.0 |
| apple macos | v < 27.0 | 27.0 |
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