What iOS 16.7.15 Fixes
iOS 16.7.15 and iPadOS 16.7.15, released March 11, 2026, fixes 1 vulnerability in 1 part of the system, according to Apple's security advisory.
Apple does not say that any of them were exploited before the fix. That makes iOS 16.7.15 a routine security update: worth installing soon, not an emergency.
It has since been superseded: the newest security release for iOS 16 is iOS 16.7.16 and iPadOS 16.7.16, from May 11, 2026, which includes these fixes.
| What an attacker could do | Fixes |
|---|---|
| Crash or denial of service | 1 |
Grouped by us from the impact Apple gives for each fix; the impact lines below are Apple's own.
Which Devices Get iOS 16.7.15
Apple lists iOS 16.7.15 and iPadOS 16.7.15 for: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 5th generation, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation.
How to Install iOS 16.7.15
On the iPhone, open Settings → General → Software Update. If more than one update is offered, the one with the higher version number is the current release; the other is for people who want to stay on the previous major version.
Security fixes are cumulative: any later release for the same version includes these as well, so if you are already past iOS 16.7.15 there is nothing to do.
Every Fix in iOS 16.7.15
All 1 CVE in Apple's advisory, the most serious kinds first. Each entry is the part of the system affected, Apple's description of the impact and the fix, and the CVE ID.
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WebKit
Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to memory corruption. This fix associated with the Coruna exploit was shipped in iOS 17.2 on December 11th, 2023. This update brings that fix to devices that cannot update to the latest iOS version.
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
CVE-2023-43010
iOS 16 Security Release History
iOS 16.7.15 in context: the security releases Apple has published for iOS 16, newest first, with the number of fixes each carried.
| Release | Released | Fixes |
|---|---|---|
| iOS 16.7.16 | May 11, 2026 | 1 |
| iOS 16.7.15 | March 11, 2026 | 1 |
| iOS 16.7.12 | September 15, 2025 | 1 Exploited |
| iOS 16.7.11 | March 31, 2025 | 3 Exploited |
| iOS 16.7.9 | July 29, 2024 | 27 |
| iOS 16.7.8 | May 13, 2024 | 24 Exploited |
| iOS 16.7.7 | March 21, 2024 | 1 |
The Same Fixes Elsewhere
Apple ships most fixes to every platform that shares the code, and to older versions still under support. These releases close at least one of the same CVEs:
Frequently Asked Questions
What does iOS 16.7.15 fix?
1 security vulnerability in 1 part of the system, from Apple's advisory of March 11, 2026.
Was anything fixed in iOS 16.7.15 exploited?
Apple does not say so for any of the 1 fixes.
Which devices can install iOS 16.7.15?
iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 5th generation, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation.
Is iOS 16.7.15 the latest security update?
No. iOS 16.7.16 and iPadOS 16.7.16, from May 11, 2026, is newer and includes these fixes.
Source: About the security content of iOS 16.7.15 and iPadOS 16.7.15, Apple. Rechecked automatically while Apple is still adding entries.