CVE-2026-86977

Authorization flaw enabling apps to make calls or send messages without user consent

Published Oct 20, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Apple ipados
Apple iphone Os
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Apple ipados
Apple iphone Os
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Authorization flaw enabling apps to make calls or send messages without user consent
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Authorization Issue Allowing App to Initiate Calls or Send Messages on iOS and iPadOS
Weaknesses CWE-285
Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-863
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Authorization Issue Allowing App to Initiate Calls or Send Messages on iOS and iPadOS
Weaknesses CWE-285
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Apple
Apple ios And Ipados
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple ios And Ipados
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description 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.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Oct 29, 2026, 5:29 PM
Reserved
Sep 8, 2026, 4:43 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Oct 20, 2026, 1:17 AM
Modified
Nov 3, 2026, 4:07 PM