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iOS 18.7.11 and iPadOS 18.7.11

Apple released iOS 18.7.11 and iPadOS 18.7.11 on 26/10/2026. This release fixes security vulnerabilities

Manufacturer release date: 26/10/2026

Article last updated: 29/10/2026

Sources last checked: 29/10/2026

The source check for this release hasn't completed in over 24 hours — some information may be out of date. The manufacturer's official page below is always the most current source.

What has changed

Apple publishes the fixed vulnerabilities in its security content advisory for this release. Use the official release page below for the current details.

Who should check

Covers: iPhone / iOS, iPad / iPadOS.

Applies to: iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad 7th generation.

We don't know which software your device is running. The steps below show you how to check — then compare what you see with the affected versions listed here.

What to do

On the device, open Settings > General > Software Update and install the version Apple offers.

Updates only reach the model generations Apple lists for each release. Older devices stay on an older branch — check Apple's security releases page for which branch the model receives.

How to check, and how to update

iPhone

Check the version: On your iPhone, open Settings > General > About. The Software Version line shows what's installed.

Install the update: Open Settings > General > Software Update. If an update is listed, follow the instructions to download and install it.

iPad

Check the version: On your iPad, open Settings > General > About. The Software Version line shows what's installed.

Install the update: Open Settings > General > Software Update. If an update is listed, follow the instructions to download and install it.

Menus can differ slightly between models and software versions — if something looks different, follow the manufacturer's official page below.

Apple: Update the software on your iPhone or iPad

Security fixes in this release

This release fixes 3 vulnerabilities, including 1 known-exploited. Updating fixes all of them — the full technical record is collapsed below, open only if you want the detail.

Fixes known-exploited vulnerabilities

What the manufacturer reports: this release (iOS 18.7.11 and iPadOS 18.7.11, released 26/10/2026) fixes these vulnerabilities for the devices it covers.
What CISA reports: CVE-2026-86950 — Known exploited — listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue.
What is unknown: whether your device is affected. We can't know which software your device runs, and owning a covered device doesn't mean it has been compromised — check the installed version with the steps above.

"Known exploited" comes from the CISA catalogue for the affected product components — it is not confirmed exploitation on your own device.

Technical details (3 vulnerabilities)

CVE-2026-65339

Impact: Apple lists this vulnerability as addressed in this release. See the official advisory for the impact and affected components.

Official Apple security content lists this CVE for the verified release.

Source: Apple security advisory

CVE-2026-86950

Impact: Apple lists this vulnerability as addressed in this release. See the official advisory for the impact and affected components.

Official Apple security content lists this CVE for the verified release.

Known exploited — listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue This describes the CVE record — it isn't confirmed exploitation on this specific product, and it says nothing about your own device.

Source: Apple security advisory

CVE-2026-86990

Impact: Apple lists this vulnerability as addressed in this release. See the official advisory for the impact and affected components.

Official Apple security content lists this CVE for the verified release.

Source: Apple security advisory

Individual vulnerability details come from the official CVE record (CVE List / NVD) and the manufacturer's own advisory where published.

Official sources

Apple Support(support.apple.com)
Apple Support(support.apple.com)

Record history

29/10/2026 — approved_publication: Approved in Umbrello editorial queue: a8ef8a58-c3f8-4f49-a578-7e55ff0f433d

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