CVE-2026-86977
HighCVSS 7.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk17th percentile - higher than 17% of all known CVEs
Summary
An authorization issue was addressed with improved network restrictions. The issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. An app may be able to initiate calls or send messages.
Risk Assessment
A malicious app may place calls or send messages without user consent, potentially incurring costs and violating privacy. It could also be used for social engineering.
Recommendation
Update iOS and iPadOS to version 27 (or later). Install apps only from trusted sources and review their permissions.
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- CVE-2026-28950Medium
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- CVE-2025-31216Low
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- CVE-2025-43450High
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Original NVD description (English source)
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.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS