Improper input validation in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2026-112687
Published: October 27, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU158044
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-112687
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker on the local network to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation in MediaRemote. A remote attacker on the local network can cause unexpected system termination or corrupt process memory.
Affected software
Apple iOS
iPadOS
iPadOS
How to mitigate CVE-2026-112687
Install update from vendor's website.
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 27.2 24B119, 27.2 24B120, 27.2 24B91020
iPadOS - update to 27.2 24B119
iPadOS - update to 27.2 24B119