# CVE-2026-86985: Apple Safari input validation vulnerability

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-86985-this-issue-was-addressed-with-improved-input-validation-this  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-10-26. Updated: 2026-10-26  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-86985 · Severity: info · Published 2026-10-26

Safari, Apple's web browser, contains an input validation flaw that can cause the browser to crash when processing maliciously crafted web content. An attacker can exploit this by hosting a malicious website that, when visited, causes Safari to terminate unexpectedly. While not directly dangerous on its own, such crashes can disrupt user workflow and may indicate memory corruption that could be chained with other vulnerabilities.

Technologies: [Apple Ios](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/apple-ios), [Apple iPadOS](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/ipados), [Apple macOS](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/macos), [Apple Safari](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/safari), [Apple Tvos](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/tvos). Vendors: [Apple](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/apple).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-86985 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-86985 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-86985?** Informational severity, published 26 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Apple Ios Before 26.7.2 and 27.2; Apple iPadOS Before 26.7.2 and 27.2; Apple macOS Golden Gate before 27.2; Apple Safari Before 27.2; and 1 more.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-86985?** Yes: fixed in Safari 27.2, iOS 26.7.2, iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, tvOS 27.2. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-86985 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a web application.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-86985?** Check whether you run Apple Ios, Apple iPadOS, Apple macOS or one of the others listed at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Fixed in Safari 27.2, iOS 26.7.2, iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, tvOS 27.2

## Technical details

An input validation issue in Safari allows maliciously crafted web content to trigger an unexpected process crash. The vulnerability is addressed through improved input validation. It affects Safari across multiple Apple platforms (iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS) and requires only network access and user interaction (visiting a malicious website) to trigger.

## Affected products

- Apple Safari Before 27.2
- Apple iOS Before 26.7.2 and 27.2
- Apple iPadOS Before 26.7.2 and 27.2
- Apple macOS Golden Gate before 27.2
- Apple tvOS Before 27.2

## Timeline

- 2026-10-26: disclosed

## References

- [https://support.apple.com/en-us/149227](https://support.apple.com/en-us/149227)
- [https://support.apple.com/en-us/149230](https://support.apple.com/en-us/149230)

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