# CVE-2026-113965: Apple iOS/iPadOS Bluetooth pairing bypass

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-113965-this-issue-was-addressed-with-improved-checks-this-issue-is  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-11-09. Updated: 2026-11-10  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-113965 · Severity: medium · CVSS 5.4 · Published 2026-11-09

Apple's iOS and iPadOS devices use Bluetooth to connect wireless accessories like headphones and smartwatches. A malicious Bluetooth device nearby can trick an iPhone or iPad into pairing without the user taking any action, potentially allowing an attacker to eavesdrop on communications or inject malicious data. The fix requires updating to the latest OS versions released in November 2026.

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 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-2026-113965 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-113965 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-113965?** Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 5.4, published 9 November 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Apple Ios before 18.7.12, 26.7.3, 27.2.1; Apple iPadOS before 18.7.12, 26.7.3, 27.2.1; Apple macOS Sequoia before 15.8.3, Tahoe before 26.7.3, Golden Gate before 27.2.1; Apple Visionos before 27.2.1; and 1 more.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-113965?** Yes: fixed in iOS 18.7.12, iPadOS 18.7.12, iOS 26.7.3, iPadOS 26.7.3, iOS 27.2.1, iPadOS 27.2.1, macOS Sequoia 15.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.7.3, macOS Golden Gate 27.2.1, watchOS 26.6.1, watchOS 27.2.1, visionOS 27.2.1. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-113965 attacked?** It is attacked from the adjacent network.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-113965?** 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 iOS 18.7.12, iPadOS 18.7.12, iOS 26.7.3, iPadOS 26.7.3, iOS 27.2.1, iPadOS 27.2.1, macOS Sequoia 15.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.7.3, macOS Golden Gate 27.2.1, watchOS 26.6.1, watchOS 27.2.1, visionOS 27.2.1

## Technical details

CVE-2026-113965 and CVE-2026-113964 involve logic flaws in CoreUtils and related Bluetooth components that disable pairing code rate limiting and user interaction checks. An attacker with a malicious Bluetooth device can pair with a target device without prompting the user or requiring a PIN. The vulnerabilities are fixed through improved state management and input validation in iOS 27.2.1, iOS 26.7.3, iOS 18.7.12 and corresponding iPadOS versions, along with updates to macOS, watchOS, and visionOS.

## Affected products

- Apple iOS before 18.7.12, 26.7.3, 27.2.1
- Apple iPadOS before 18.7.12, 26.7.3, 27.2.1
- Apple macOS Sequoia before 15.8.3, Tahoe before 26.7.3, Golden Gate before 27.2.1
- Apple watchOS before 26.6.1, 27.2.1
- Apple visionOS before 27.2.1

## Timeline

- 2026-11-09: patched

## References

- [https://support.apple.com/en-us/149715](https://support.apple.com/en-us/149715)
- [https://support.apple.com/en-us/149716](https://support.apple.com/en-us/149716)

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