# CVE-2026-86989: Apple iOS authorization issue in App Store

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-86989-an-authorization-issue-was-addressed-with-improved-state  
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-2026-86989 · Severity: info · Published 2026-10-26

The App Store component of iOS and iPadOS contains an authorization flaw that could allow a malicious app to access sensitive user data without proper permission. An attacker could exploit this to steal personal information, financial data, or other private content stored on the device. This issue affects millions of iOS and iPadOS users across multiple device models.

Technologies: [Apple Ios](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/apple-ios), [Apple iPadOS](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/ipados). Vendors: [Apple](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/apple).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-86989 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-86989 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-86989?** 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.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-86989?** Yes: fixed in iOS 26.7.2, iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-86989 attacked?** It is attacked with local access.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-86989?** Check whether you run Apple Ios or Apple iPadOS 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 iOS 26.7.2, iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2

## Technical details

An authorization bypass vulnerability in the App Store component stems from improper state management, allowing a malicious application to circumvent permission checks and access sensitive user data. The vulnerability requires a malicious app to be installed on the device (local attack vector with user interaction). The issue is addressed by improved state management in the patched versions.

## Affected products

- Apple iOS before 26.7.2 and 27.2
- Apple iPadOS before 26.7.2 and 27.2

## Timeline

- 2026-10-26: disclosed
- 2026-10-26: patched

## 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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