Unscored severity · published Oct 26, 2026
CVE-2026-86988
The issue was addressed with improved checks
New
–
CVSS
0.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The 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, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2. Processing a maliciously crafted image may result in disclosure of process memory.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.2% · higher than 13% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
MA
macOS · Apple
before 27.2 · source: vendor
IA
iOS and iPadOS · Apple
before 27.2 · source: vendor
TV
tvOS · Apple
before 27.2 · source: vendor
VI
visionOS · Apple
before 27.2 · source: vendor
WA
watchOS · Apple
before 27.2 · source: vendor
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-86988
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-86988
support.apple.com
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149230
support.apple.com
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149521
support.apple.com
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149524
support.apple.com
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149525
support.apple.com
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149526
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