VDB-433374 · CVE-2026-113961 · GCVE-0-2026-113961

Apple iOS/iPadOS/macOS/visionOS/watchOS prior 26.7.3/27.2.1/15.8.3 iMessage improper authorization

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4.1	$5k-$25k	0.65+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS and watchOS and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component iMessage. The manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-113961. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS and watchOS. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code of the component iMessage. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

An authorization issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.3 and iPadOS 26.7.3, iOS 27.2.1 and iPadOS 27.2.1, macOS Golden Gate 27.2.1, macOS Sequoia 15.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.7.3, visionOS 27.2.1, watchOS 27.2.1. A remote attacker may be able to join an iMessage group chat and receive its messages.

The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-113961 since 10/20/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/09/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1548.002 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 26.7.3, 27.2.1 or 15.8.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔒

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS/macOS/visionOS/watchOS 26.7.3/27.2.1/15.8.3

Timelineinfo

10/20/2026 CVE reserved
11/09/2026 +20 days Advisory disclosed
11/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CNA: apple
CVE: CVE-2026-113961 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-113961
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-433374
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 11/09/2026 21:49
Changes: 11/09/2026 21:49 (55)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103