PatchTheCVECVE-2026-113906: A null pointer dereference was addressed with improved validation
CVE-2026-113906 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting ipados, iphone os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A null pointer dereference was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2. An attacker in physical proximity may be able to cause a denial-of-service.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 95%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-476 |
| Published | 2026-10-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-11-03 |
Last updated 2026-11-03 · 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-2026-113906?
ipados: upgrade to 26.7.2, 27.2; iphone os: upgrade to 26.7.2, 27.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-113906 being exploited?
CVE-2026-113906 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-2026-113906 affect?
CVE-2026-113906 affects ipados, iphone os. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A null pointer dereference was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2. An attacker in physical proximity may be able to cause a denial-of-service.
How urgent is CVE-2026-113906?
Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
iOS vulnerabilities · iPadOS vulnerabilities
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