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Released November 9, 2026

Available for: Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch Series 7, Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), and Apple Watch Ultra

Impact: An attacker in Bluetooth range may be able to bypass the rate limit on pairing code attempts

Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.

CVE-2026-113968: Apple

Available for: Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch Series 7, Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), and Apple Watch Ultra

Impact: An attacker in Bluetooth range may be able to corrupt process memory

Description: A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management.

CVE-2026-113970: Apple

Available for: Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch Series 7, Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), and Apple Watch Ultra

Impact: A malicious Bluetooth device may be able to establish a pairing without user interaction

Description: This issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2026-113965: Apple

Available for: Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch Series 7, Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), and Apple Watch Ultra

Impact: An attacker in Bluetooth range may be able to bypass the rate limit on pairing code attempts and pair with a device without user interaction

Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.

CVE-2026-113964: an anonymous researcher

Available for: Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch Series 7, Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), and Apple Watch Ultra

Impact: An attacker on the same network may be able to bypass the rate limit on AirPlay pairing code attempts

Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.

CVE-2026-113969: Apple

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Apple Patches Multiple Bluetooth Vulnerabilities Across iOS and macOS On November 9, 2026, Apple released updates addressing several vulnerabilities in its products, including iOS 27.2.1, iPadOS 27.2.1, macOS Golden Gate 27.2.1, and macOS Tahoe. The updates fixed a total of 9 vulnerabilities, with CVE-2026-113968 and CVE-2026-113970 being particularly significant due to their potential for exploitation via Bluetooth. Affected devices include iPhone 11 and later models, various iPad generations, and macOS systems. The vulnerabilities could allow attackers within Bluetooth range to bypass security measures, access sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code. Apple has not confirmed any of these vulnerabilities but advises users to update their devices immediately. The patches are available for download through the Apple security releases page. 46

Extracted Entities

CVEs (5)

CVE-2026-113964 CVE-2026-113965 CVE-2026-113968 CVE-2026-113969 CVE-2026-113970

CWE Weaknesses (1)

CWE-416 - Use After Free

Platforms (1)