# CVE-2026-112686: Apple Safari race condition in web content processing

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-112686-a-race-condition-was-addressed-with-improved-locking-this-issue  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-10-26. Updated: 2026-10-26  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-112686 · Severity: info · Published 2026-10-26

Safari, Apple's web browser, contains a race condition vulnerability that can be triggered by malicious web content, potentially causing the browser to crash or terminate unexpectedly. An attacker could exploit this by hosting malicious websites that crash Safari when visited, disrupting the user's browsing experience.

Technologies: [Apple Ios](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/apple-ios), [Apple iPadOS](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/ipados), [Apple macOS](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/macos), [Apple Safari](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/safari), [Apple Tvos](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/tvos), [Apple Visionos](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/visionos), [Apple watchOS](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/watchos). Vendors: [Apple](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/apple).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-112686 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-112686 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-112686?** Informational severity, published 26 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Apple Ios before 26.7.2 and before 27.2; Apple iPadOS before 26.7.2 and before 27.2; Apple macOS before Golden Gate 27.2; Apple Safari before 27.2; and 3 more.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-112686?** 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, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-112686 attacked?** It is attacked over the network.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-112686?** 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, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2

## Technical details

A race condition in Safari's web content processing was resolved through improved locking mechanisms. The vulnerability can be triggered by processing maliciously crafted web content, leading to unexpected process termination. The attack vector is network-based and requires no authentication or user interaction beyond visiting a crafted webpage.

## Affected products

- Apple Safari before 27.2
- Apple iOS before 26.7.2 and before 27.2
- Apple iPadOS before 26.7.2 and before 27.2
- Apple macOS before Golden Gate 27.2
- Apple tvOS before 27.2
- Apple visionOS before 27.2
- Apple watchOS before 27.2

## Timeline

- 2026-10-26: disclosed

## References

- [https://support.apple.com/en-us/149227](https://support.apple.com/en-us/149227)
- [https://support.apple.com/en-us/149230](https://support.apple.com/en-us/149230)

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