CVE-2026-86977
An authorization issue was addressed with improved network restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. An app may be able to initiate calls or send messages.
Apple iOS and iPadOSOperating systemsCVSS
NoneNot scoredExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.14%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 2% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
What fixes it
- 27iOS and iPadOSCVE List
A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.
Affected versions 1
- iOS and iPadOSaffected: all versions before 27CVE List