PatchTheCVECVE-2026-112682: An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation
CVE-2026-112682 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ipados, iphone os, macos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 74%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2026-10-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-11-04 |
Last updated 2026-11-04 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-112682?
ipados: upgrade to 26.7.2, 27.2; iphone os: upgrade to 26.7.2, 27.2; macos: upgrade to 15.8.2, 26.7.2, 27.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-112682 being exploited?
CVE-2026-112682 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-112682 affect?
CVE-2026-112682 affects ipados, iphone os, macos. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2. A remote attacke
How urgent is CVE-2026-112682?
Priority 38/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
iOS vulnerabilities · macOS vulnerabilities · iPadOS vulnerabilities · watchOS vulnerabilities
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