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CVE-2026-113914 Apple CVE debrief

An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management in iOS and iPadOS. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2. An app may be able to access sensitive user data. The issue affects iOS and iPadOS systems, particularly those managing sensitive user data. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize patching. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the authorization issue and affected versions. However, additional information on exploitation or impact is not available. The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to sensitive user data, emphasizing the need for prompt patching and verification.

Vendor
Apple
Product
iOS and iPadOS
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-26
Original CVE updated
2026-11-02
Advisory published
2026-10-26
Advisory updated
2026-11-02

Who should care

Defenders responsible for iOS and iPadOS systems, particularly those managing sensitive user data, should assess exposure and prioritize patching.

Why it matters

An authorization issue in iOS and iPadOS allows an app to access sensitive user data. Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for affected versions.

  • An app may be able to access sensitive user data
  • Defenders should verify and apply patches for affected versions
  • Additional security measures may be necessary to protect sensitive user data

Technical summary

An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management in iOS and iPadOS. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2. An app may be able to access sensitive user data due to the authorization issue. The vulnerability is addressed through improved state management in the affected iOS and iPadOS versions. Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for affected versions to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive user data.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for affected iOS and iPadOS versions, as an app may be able to access sensitive user data due to the authorization issue.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify and apply patches for affected iOS and iPadOS versions
  • Monitor for updates from Apple regarding this vulnerability
  • Consider implementing additional security measures to protect sensitive user data

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the authorization issue and affected versions. However, additional information on exploitation or impact is not available.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-113914 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-113914

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-113914 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-113914

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.