CVE-2026-112690: This issue was addressed with improved input validation

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-112690?

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.

Q: Is CVE-2026-112690 being exploited?

CVE-2026-112690 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-112690 affect?

CVE-2026-112690 affects ipados, iphone os, macos. Severity is critical (CVSS 10.0). This 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 Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, visionOS 27.2. A remote attacker may b

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-112690?

Priority 47/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

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CVE-2026-112690 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting ipados, iphone os, macos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

This 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 Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, visionOS 27.2. A remote attacker may be able to break out of the WebContent sandbox.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2026-10-26
Last modified	2026-11-03

Publisher (CNA): Apple Inc. · Vendor: apple

Last updated 2026-11-03 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-26 21:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-11-03 16:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apple ipados UPGRADE

Affected: < 26.7.2 · >= 27.0 and < 27.2

Fixed in: 26.7.2, 27.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 27.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

apple iphone os UPGRADE

Affected: < 26.7.2 · >= 27.0 and < 27.2

Fixed in: 26.7.2, 27.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 27.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

apple macos UPGRADE

Affected: >= 15.0 and < 15.8.2 · >= 26.0 and < 26.7.2 · >= 27.0 and < 27.2

Fixed in: 15.8.2, 26.7.2, 27.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 15.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

apple visionos UPGRADE

Affected: < 27.2

Fixed in: 27.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2026-112690?

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-2026-112690 being exploited?

CVE-2026-112690 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-2026-112690 affect?

CVE-2026-112690 affects ipados, iphone os, macos. Severity is critical (CVSS 10.0). This 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 Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, visionOS 27.2. A remote attacker may b

How urgent is CVE-2026-112690?

Priority 47/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

iOS vulnerabilities · macOS vulnerabilities · iPadOS vulnerabilities

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References

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