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CVE-2026-86959

An input validation issue was addressed with improved input 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.

Apple iOS and iPadOSOperating systems
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CVSS
NoneNot scored
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.15%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 4% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed in26.7Also 27, 15.8CVE List
Published20 Oct 2026Updated 20 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

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Description

An input validation issue was addressed with improved input 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. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to unexpected process termination.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 5

  • iOS and iPadOSaffected: all versions before 26.7CVE List
  • iOS and iPadOSaffected: all versions before 27CVE List
  • macOSaffected: all versions before 15.8CVE List
  • macOSaffected: all versions before 26.7CVE List
  • macOSaffected: all versions before 27CVE List

References 5