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CVE-2026-84605 Apple CVE debrief

An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2. An app may be able to read the device's name. The issue affects iOS and iPadOS devices, and defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for affected versions. The authorization issue could allow an app to access the device's name, potentially impacting device security and user privacy. The issue was addressed through improved state management, which enhances the security of affected devices.

Vendor
Apple
Product
iOS and iPadOS
CVSS
LOW 3.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-26
Original CVE updated
2026-11-02
Advisory published
2026-10-26
Advisory updated
2026-11-02

Who should care

Defenders responsible for managing and securing iOS and iPadOS devices should prioritize verifying and applying patches for affected versions.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for affected iOS and iPadOS versions, as an app may be able to read the device's name due to the authorization issue.

  • An app may be able to read the device's name due to the authorization issue
  • Defenders should verify and apply patches for affected iOS and iPadOS versions

Technical summary

An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2. An app may be able to read the device's name due to the authorization issue. The issue affects iOS and iPadOS devices, and technical details are limited to the information provided in the CVE record and NVD vulnerability detail page.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for affected iOS and iPadOS versions, as an app may be able to read the device's name due to the authorization issue.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify and apply patches for affected iOS and iPadOS versions
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts
  • Review app permissions and access controls

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD vulnerability detail page provide information on the authorization issue and affected versions. The issue is addressed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, as well as iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2. Defenders should verify and apply patches for affected versions to mitigate potential risks. Evidence is limited to official CVE and NVD sources, and further verification is recommended.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-84605 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-84605

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-84605 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-84605

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.