CVE-2026-86978 Details
Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, tvOS 27.2. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
A vulnerability in the HomeKit component of Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS Golden Gate, and tvOS allows apps to access sensitive user data. This issue arises from insufficient entitlement checks, which have been addressed in the latest software updates.
Users can update to iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, or tvOS 27.2 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 Nov 4, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149230 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149521 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149524 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-200 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple ipados | < 27.2 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple iphone os | < 27.2 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple macos | < 27.2 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple tvos | < 27.2 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Nov 4, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 26, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |