Executive Summary

Apple released emergency patches for iOS 26, macOS 26 and macOS 15 to fix CVE‑2026‑86950, a vulnerability that is already being exploited. The patches apply only to older branches; the current 27 branch is not affected and its update addresses only functional issues. A forthcoming 27.1 release is expected to add support for a foldable iPhone and other new features.

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Intelligence Metadata - Source Publisher: SANS Internet Storm Center - Published Date: 2026-09-28T22:35:35+00:00 - Category: cves

Original Description: Apple today released patches for all of its operating systems. However, only patches for older branches include a security fix. The vulnerability being addressed in iOS 26, macOS 26 and macOS 15 is already being exploited. iOS and macOS 27 are not affected. Today&#;x26;#;39;s update for the current "27" branch does not address security issues, but fixes some functional issues that got caught after the release two weeks ago. A 27.1 version was also expected to suppo...

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