CVE-2026-1139617.5High
CVE-2026-113961: Apple iOS and iPadOS vulnerability
Apple · iOS and iPadOS
Vendor fix available · Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS · Exploitation: not established
ExploitationNot established
Not in CISA KEV as of catalogue 2026.11.09 (9 Nov)
- In CISA KEV: not seen
- Exploited (reported): not seen
- Scanning observed: not seen
- Proof of concept public: not seen
- Not establishedNothing in the sources we check
No EPSS score yet. The score appears once FIRST publishes it.
7.5HighCVSS
LowMediumHighCrit.
DescriptionNVD
An authorization issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.3 and iPadOS 26.7.3, iOS 27.2.1 and iPadOS 27.2.1, macOS Golden Gate 27.2.1, macOS Sequoia 15.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.7.3, visionOS 27.2.1, watchOS 27.2.1. A remote attacker may be able to join an iMessage group chat and receive its messages.
Coverage2 articles · 2 outlets
One row per outlet, in order of first report. First in our coverage: The Hacker News, 10 Nov.
Developinglatest 2 hours ago2 articles2 outlets
- Tue 10 Nov, 11:30 UTC. The Hacker News, first report. Apple fixes iMessage flaws that exposed private group chats.
- Tue 10 Nov, 14:01 UTC. SANS ISC, its first report on the story. Apple fixes nine flaws in November updates for its devices.
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| Published (UTC) | Outlet | Headline |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 11:30 | The Hacker News | Apple fixes iMessage flaws that exposed private group chats |
| 10 Nov 14:01 | SANS ISC | Apple fixes nine flaws in November updates for its devices |
- Apple fixes nine flaws in November updates for its devicesSANS ISC · mentions it in passing
- Apple fixes iMessage flaws that exposed private group chatsThe Hacker News · first in our coverage
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