CVE-2026-113969: Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and related platforms rate limit bypass in AirPlay pairing

CVE-2026-113969 · Severity: info · Published 2026-11-09

Apple devices running iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, and watchOS contain a logic flaw in AirPlay pairing that allows attackers on the same network to bypass rate limiting on pairing code attempts. An attacker with Bluetooth range could circumvent the security mechanism designed to prevent brute-force attacks on AirPlay pairing codes, potentially enabling unauthorized device pairing.

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

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-113969 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-113969 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-113969?
Informational severity, 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 Golden Gate before 27.2.1, Sequoia before 15.8.3, Tahoe before 26.7.3; Apple Visionos before 27.2.1; and 1 more.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-113969?
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 Golden Gate 27.2.1, macOS Sequoia 15.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.7.3, visionOS 27.2.1, watchOS 26.6.1, watchOS 27.2.1. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-113969 attacked?
It is attacked from the adjacent network, in an operating system.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-113969?
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 Golden Gate 27.2.1, macOS Sequoia 15.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.7.3, visionOS 27.2.1, watchOS 26.6.1, watchOS 27.2.1

Technical details

A logic issue in the rapportd component fails to properly enforce state management for AirPlay pairing code attempt rate limits. An attacker adjacent to the target device via Bluetooth can exploit this to bypass rate limiting and attempt multiple pairing codes without the intended delays or lockouts. No user interaction is required beyond the device being within Bluetooth range.

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 Golden Gate before 27.2.1, Sequoia before 15.8.3, Tahoe before 26.7.3
  • Apple visionOS before 27.2.1
  • Apple watchOS before 26.6.1, 27.2.1

Timeline

  • 2026-11-09: disclosed

References

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