CVE-2026-84534 Details
Description
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, visionOS 27. Extracting a maliciously crafted archive may allow an attacker to write arbitrary files.
A path handling vulnerability has been identified in the Archive Utility component of various Apple operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS Golden Gate, macOS Sequoia, and visionOS. This vulnerability allows an application to write arbitrary files by exploiting the extraction of maliciously crafted archives. The issue arises from insufficient validation of file paths, which could be manipulated to bypass normal restrictions and write files to unintended locations.
Users can update to the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS Golden Gate, macOS Sequoia, or visionOS to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 15, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149034 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149038 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149041 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149042 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149043 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple ipados | < 27.0 |
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| apple iphone os | < 27.0 |
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| apple macos | >= 15.0, < 15.8 >= 26.0, < 26.7 |
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| apple visionos | < 27.0 |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Sep 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |