CVE-2026-112659: Apple Safari type confusion in memory handling

CVE-2026-112659 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.8 · Published 2026-10-26

Safari is Apple's web browser used on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices. A type confusion vulnerability in Safari could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a user's device by serving maliciously crafted web content. An exploit could lead to complete device compromise and access to all user data.

Technologies: Apple Ios, Apple iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple Safari, Apple Visionos. Vendors: Apple.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-112659 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-112659 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-112659?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, published 26 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Apple Ios before 26.7.2 and 27.2; Apple iPadOS before 26.7.2 and 27.2; Apple macOS before Golden Gate 27.2; Apple Safari before 27.2; and 1 more.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-112659?
Yes: fixed in Safari 27.2, iOS 26.7.2, iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, visionOS 27.2. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-112659 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-112659?
Check whether you run Apple Ios, Apple iPadOS, Apple macOS or one of the others listed at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: Safari 27.2, iOS 26.7.2, iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, visionOS 27.2

Technical details

A type confusion issue in Safari's memory handling allows remote code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content. The vulnerability is triggered through network-based delivery of hostile web pages with no user interaction beyond normal browsing. The fix improves memory handling to correctly track object types.

Affected products

  • Apple Safari before 27.2
  • Apple iOS before 26.7.2 and 27.2
  • Apple iPadOS before 26.7.2 and 27.2
  • Apple macOS before Golden Gate 27.2
  • Apple visionOS before 27.2

Timeline

  • 2026-10-26: disclosed

References

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