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iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1

Apple released iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 on 03/11/2025. This release fixes security vulnerabilities

Historical release — a newer release is available

This article is retained as a historical record. Follow the newer release for the device and software branch it covers; this does not establish whether an older branch is still supported.

Manufacturer release date: 03/11/2025

Article last updated: 05/10/2026

Sources last checked: 05/10/2026

The source check for this release hasn't completed in over 24 hours — some information may be out of date.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 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, iPad mini 5th generation and later.

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 28 vulnerabilities. Updating fixes all of them — the full technical record is collapsed below, open only if you want the detail.

Technical details (28 vulnerabilities)

CVE-2025-43350

Impact: A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 2.4 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43385

Impact: An out-of-bounds access issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 4.3 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43389

Impact: A privacy issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, visionOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 5.5 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43386

Impact: An out-of-bounds access issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 7.8 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43384

Impact: An out-of-bounds access issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 4.3 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43383

Impact: An out-of-bounds access issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 4.3 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43429

Impact: A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.1, iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 4.3 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43454

Impact: This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 7.5 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43438

Impact: A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.1, iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 4.3 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43426

Impact: A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 5.5 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43493

Impact: The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.1, iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, visionOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 4.3 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43441

Impact: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.1, iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 4.3 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43457

Impact: A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.1, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 6.5 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43450

Impact: A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 7.5 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43452

Impact: This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 4.6 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43507

Impact: A privacy issue was addressed by moving sensitive data. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 6.5 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43460

Impact: A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 4.6 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43444

Impact: A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 5.3 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43443

Impact: This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.1, iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 4.3 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43434

Impact: A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.1, iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 4.3 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43448

Impact: This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 6.3 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43458

Impact: This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.1, iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 4.3 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43503

Impact: An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.1, iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 4.3 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43439

Impact: A privacy issue was addressed by removing sensitive data. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 5.5 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43445

Impact: An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 4.3 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43442

Impact: A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 3.3 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43423

Impact: A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, visionOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 2 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

CVE-2025-43433

Impact: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.1, iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1.

Affected versions in the official record: iPadOS (versions before 26.1)

Severity: 8.8 (CVSS 3.1)

Source: Official CVE record (CVE List / NVD)

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

Official sources

Record history

  • 05/10/2026 — updated: Superseded by apple-iphone-ipad-26-7-1 — the current applicable release for these devices.
  • 05/10/2026 — published: Initial automated publication from official sources.

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