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Apple iOS/iPadOS Vulnerabilities Allow Bypass, DoS, Info Disclosure

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Summary

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS and iPadOS. These vulnerabilities, with a CVSS base score of 8.3, can allow attackers to bypass security measures, perform denial-of-service attacks, disclose information, and conduct cross-site scripting attacks. Affected versions include iOS and iPadOS prior to specific updates.

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What changed

CERT-Bund has released security advisory WID-SEC-2026-0852 detailing multiple critical vulnerabilities (CVSS Base Score 8.3) affecting Apple iOS and iPadOS. The vulnerabilities allow remote attackers to bypass security controls, execute denial-of-service attacks, disclose sensitive information, and perform cross-site scripting attacks. Specific affected versions include Apple iOS versions prior to 26.4 and 18.7.7, and Apple iPadOS versions prior to 26.4 and 18.7.7.

Users and organizations utilizing affected Apple devices are strongly advised to update their operating systems to the latest available versions as soon as possible to mitigate these security risks. Failure to apply these updates could expose devices to compromise, potentially leading to data breaches or service disruptions. This advisory highlights the ongoing need for prompt patching of software vulnerabilities to maintain device security.

What to do next

  1. Update Apple iOS to version 26.4 or later
  2. Update Apple iPadOS to version 26.4 or later

Archived snapshot

Mar 25, 2026

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[WID-SEC-2026-0852] Apple iOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen CVSS Base Score 8.3 (hoch) CVSS Temporal Score 7.2 (hoch) Remoteangriff ja Datum 24.03.2026 Stand 25.03.2026 Mitigation ja

Betroffene Systeme

Betriebssystem

  • Sonstiges

Produktbeschreibung

Das Apple iOS (vormals iPhone OS) ist das Betriebssystem für das von Apple entwickelte Smartphone iPhone, iPad und iPod Touch.
Das Apple iPadOS ist das Betriebssystem für das von Apple entwickelte iPad.

Produkte

24.03.2026
- Apple iOS <26.4

  • Apple iOS <18.7.7

  • Apple iPadOS <18.7.7

  • Apple iPadOS <26.4

Angriff

Angriff

Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Apple iOS und Apple iPadOS ausnutzen, um Sicherheitsvorkehrungen zu umgehen, um einen Denial of Service Angriff durchzuführen, um Informationen offenzulegen, und um einen Cross-Site Scripting Angriff durchzuführen. CVE Informationen Versionshistorie Feedback zum Advisory geben

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Classification

Agency
CERT-Bund
Published
March 24th, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
WID-SEC-2026-0852

Who this affects

Applies to
Consumers Technology companies
Industry sector
5112 Software & Technology
Activity scope
Vulnerability Management Device Security
Geographic scope
Germany DE

Taxonomy

Primary area
Cybersecurity
Operational domain
IT Security
Compliance frameworks
NIST CSF
Topics
Product Security Vulnerability Management

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