CVE-2026-84518 (GCVE-0-2026-84518)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-14 20:51 – Updated: 2026-09-14 22:51
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 27, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27. A malicious website may be able to determine what apps a user has installed.
Severity
4.3 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-14 22:51 UTC
CWE
- A malicious website may be able to determine what apps a user has installed
- CWE-642 - External Control of Critical State Data
Assigner
References
Impacted products
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