Apple security releases
This document lists security updates for Apple software.
About Apple security releases
For the protection of our customers, Apple doesn't disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until an investigation has occurred and patches or releases are generally available. This document lists recent releases, including software updates and Background Security Improvements that are accompanied by security advisories with relevant CVE-ID details.
If you need technical support for a security issue—for example, to reset your Apple Account password or to review a recent App Store charge—view the Get help with security issues article.
If you believe that you've discovered a security or privacy vulnerability in an Apple product, learn how to submit your research.
Get the latest software updates from Apple
Keeping your software up to date is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your Apple product's security.
The latest version of iOS and iPadOS is 26.5. Learn how to update the software on your iPhone or iPad.
The latest version of macOS is 26.5. Learn how to update the software on your Mac and how to allow important background updates.
The latest version of tvOS is 26.5. Learn how to update the software on your Apple TV.
The latest version of watchOS is 26.5. Learn how to update the software on your Apple Watch.
The latest version of visionOS is 26.5. Learn how to update the software on your Apple Vision Pro.
Note that after a software update is installed for iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS, it cannot be downgraded to the previous version.
Apple security updates
Name and information link | Available for | Release date |
|---|---|---|
macOS Sonoma and macOS Sequoia | 13 May 2026 | |
iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later | 11 May 2026 | |
iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad 7th generation | 11 May 2026 | |
iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and iPad 6th generation | 11 May 2026 | |
iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 5th generation, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation | 11 May 2026 | |
iPhone 6s (all models), iPhone 7 (all models), iPhone SE (1st generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini (4th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation) | 11 May 2026 | |
macOS Tahoe | 11 May 2026 | |
macOS Sequoia | 11 May 2026 | |
macOS Sonoma | 11 May 2026 | |
Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K (all models) | 11 May 2026 | |
Apple Watch Series 6 and later | 11 May 2026 | |
Apple Vision Pro (all models) | 11 May 2026 | |
iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later | 22 Apr 2026 | |
iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11 (all models), iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 (all models), iPhone 13 (all models), iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14 (all models), iPhone 15 (all models), iPhone 16 (all models), iPhone 16e, iPad mini (5th generation - A17 Pro), iPad (7th generation - A16), iPad Air (3rd - 5th generation), iPad Air 11-inch (M2 - M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M2 - M3), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation - M4), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd - 6th generation), and iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) | 22 Apr 2026 | |
macOS Tahoe 26.4.1 This update has no published CVE entries. | macOS Tahoe | 09 Apr 2026 |
iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 This update has no published CVE entries. | iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later | 08 Apr 2026 |
iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11 (all models), iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 (all models), iPhone 13 (all models), iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14 (all models), iPhone 15 (all models), iPhone 16 (all models), iPhone 16e, iPad mini (5th generation - A17 Pro), iPad (7th generation - A16), iPad Air (3rd - 5th generation), iPad Air 11-inch (M2 - M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M2 - M3), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation - M4), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd - 6th generation), and iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) | 01 Apr 2026 | |
iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later | 24 Mar 2026 | |
iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad 7th generation | 24 Mar 2026 | |
macOS Tahoe | 24 Mar 2026 | |
macOS Sequoia | 24 Mar 2026 | |
macOS Sonoma | 24 Mar 2026 | |
Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K (all models) | 24 Mar 2026 | |
watchOS 5.3.10 This update has no published CVE entries. | Apple Watch Series 1, Series 2, Series 3, and Series 4 | 24 Mar 2026 |
watchOS 8.8.2 This update has no published CVE entries. | Apple Watch Series 3, Series 4, Series 5, Series 6, Series 7, and SE | 24 Mar 2026 |
Apple Watch Series 6 and later | 24 Mar 2026 | |
Apple Vision Pro (all models) | 24 Mar 2026 | |
macOS Sonoma and macOS Sequoia | 24 Mar 2026 | |
macOS Tahoe 26.2 and later | 24 Mar 2026 | |
iOS 26.3.1, iPadOS 26.3.1, macOS 26.3.1, macOS 26.3.2 | 17 Mar 2026 | |
iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 5th generation, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation | 11 Mar 2026 | |
iPhone 6s (all models), iPhone 7 (all models), iPhone SE (1st generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini (4th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation) | 11 Mar 2026 | |
macOS Tahoe 26.3.2 This update has no published CVE entries. | MacBook Neo | 10 Mar 2026 |
iOS 26.3.1 and iPadOS 26.3.1 This update has no published CVE entries. | iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later | 04 Mar 2026 |
iOS 18.7.6 This update has no published CVE entries. | iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR | 04 Mar 2026 |
macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 This update has no published CVE entries. | macOS Tahoe | 04 Mar 2026 |
visionOS 26.3.1 This update has no published CVE entries. | Apple Vision Pro (all models) | 26 Feb 2026 |
iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later | 11 Feb 2026 | |
iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad 7th generation | 11 Feb 2026 | |
macOS Tahoe | 11 Feb 2026 | |
macOS Sequoia | 11 Feb 2026 | |
macOS Sonoma | 11 Feb 2026 | |
Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K (all models) | 11 Feb 2026 | |
Apple Watch Series 6 and later | 11 Feb 2026 | |
Apple Vision Pro (all models) | 11 Feb 2026 | |
macOS Sonoma and macOS Sequoia | 11 Feb 2026 | |
watchOS 11.6.2 This update has no published CVE entries. | Apple Watch Series 6 and later | 05 Feb 2026 |
iOS 16.7.14 and iPadOS 16.7.14 This update has no published CVE entries. | iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 5th generation, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation | 02 Feb 2026 |
macOS Big Sur 11.7.11 This update has no published CVE entries. | macOS Big Sur | 02 Feb 2026 |
Security Update 2026-001 Catalina This update has no published CVE entries. | macOS Catalina | 02 Feb 2026 |
watchOS 10.6.2 This update has no published CVE entries. | Apple Watch Series 4, Series 5, and SE | 02 Feb 2026 |
watchOS 9.6.4 This update has no published CVE entries. | Apple Watch Series 4, Series 5, Series 6, Series 7, Series 8, SE, SE 2, and Ultra | 02 Feb 2026 |
watchOS 6.3.1 This update has no published CVE entries. | Apple Watch Series 1, Series 2, Series 3, Series 4, and Series 5 | 02 Feb 2026 |
macOS Sequoia 15.6 and later | 28 Jan 2026 | |