What iOS 18.7.11 Fixes
iOS 18.7.11 and iPadOS 18.7.11, released October 26, 2026, fixes 3 vulnerabilities in 3 parts of the system, according to Apple's security advisory.
Apple says one of these flaws — CVE-2026-86950 — may already have been exploited. That makes iOS 18.7.11 an update to install now rather than at the weekend.
It is the newest security release for iOS 18 on Apple's list.
| What an attacker could do | Fixes |
|---|---|
| Run code | 1 |
| Private data or protections bypassed | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Grouped by us from the impact Apple gives for each fix; the impact lines below are Apple's own.
Exploited Before the Fix
Apple flags a fix as possibly exploited when it has a credible report that the flaw was used against real people before the patch. This one is the reason to update today.
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CoreGraphics Exploited
Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 27.
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.
CVE-2026-86950
Which Devices Get iOS 18.7.11
Apple lists iOS 18.7.11 and iPadOS 18.7.11 for: iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad 7th generation.
How to Install iOS 18.7.11
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 18.7.11 there is nothing to do.
Every Fix in iOS 18.7.11
The rest of Apple's advisory — every fix not already listed above, 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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Audio
An app may be able to leak sensitive user information
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks.
CVE-2026-65339 -
CoreMedia
A malicious app may be able to access the camera without user permission
An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions.
CVE-2026-86990
iOS 18 Security Release History
iOS 18.7.11 in context: the security releases Apple has published for iOS 18, newest first, with the number of fixes each carried.
| Release | Released | Fixes |
|---|---|---|
| iOS 18.7.11 | October 26, 2026 | 3 Exploited |
| iOS 18.7.10 | August 17, 2026 | 131 |
| iOS 18.7.9 | May 11, 2026 | 49 |
| iOS 18.7.8 | April 22, 2026 | 1 |
| iOS 18.7.7 | April 1, 2026 | 26 |
| iOS 18.7.7 | March 24, 2026 | 26 |
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 18.7.11 fix?
3 security vulnerabilities in 3 parts of the system, from Apple's advisory of October 26, 2026. 1 could have let an attacker run code.
Was anything fixed in iOS 18.7.11 exploited?
Yes. Apple says CVE-2026-86950 may have been exploited before the fix. Install it now.
Which devices can install iOS 18.7.11?
iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad 7th generation.
Is iOS 18.7.11 the latest security update?
It is the newest security release for iOS 18 on Apple's list.
Source: About the security content of iOS 18.7.11 and iPadOS 18.7.11, Apple. Rechecked automatically while Apple is still adding entries.