Auth bypass in Apple iOS And Ipados

CVE-2026-113961

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.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

Published .

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

EPSS exploit prediction

No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-113961?
CVE-2026-113961 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple iOS And Ipados, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-11-09.
How severe is CVE-2026-113961?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.