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Cellebrite's Advanced Unlocks: New Wireless iPhone Exploit Revealed

Cellebrite's Advanced Unlocks: New Wireless iPhone Exploit Revealed

First seen 20 Oct 2026, 15:52 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •October 20, 2026 at 20:48 UTC
  • •Cellebrite's Advanced Unlocks can wirelessly unlock iPhones from 8 meters away.
  • •The method works even with Apple's Stolen Device Protection enabled.
  • •CVE-2026-86919, a high-severity vulnerability, was published on the same day as the leak.

A leaked Cellebrite document details a new forensic tool, Advanced Unlocks, capable of wirelessly unlocking iPhone 11 to 16 models from up to 8 meters away, even with Apple's Stolen Device Protection enabled. This method reportedly utilizes a radio-based approach, possibly exploiting a Bluetooth vulnerability, although specifics remain undisclosed. The product is designed to counteract Apple's evolving security measures and is available on a limited basis. Notably, the iPhone 17 and Air models are not supported due to enhanced security features. The leak coincides with the release of CVE-2026-86919, a high-severity vulnerability published on the same day, indicating potential exploitation risks. The Advanced Unlocks tool has been marketed since early 2026, with Cellebrite emphasizing its resilience to iOS updates.

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2026-09-14
CVE-2026-65414 published
Vulnerability assigned a CVE identifier and published in the National Vulnerability Database.
MITRE
2026-10-20
CVE-2026-86919 published
A high-severity vulnerability related to iPhone unlocking was disclosed, potentially linked to Advanced Unlocks.
Schneier
2026-10-20
Cellebrite Advanced Unlocks leaked
A confidential document detailing Advanced Unlocks was leaked, revealing its capabilities to unlock iPhones wirelessly.
Cyberkendra

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Common questions

Which iPhone models are affected?
The Advanced Unlocks tool reportedly affects iPhone models 11 through 16.
Is there a known exploit in the wild?
Currently, there is no confirmed exploitation in the wild for the Advanced Unlocks method.
What should organizations do to protect against this?
Organizations should stay updated on iOS security patches and monitor for any developments regarding the Advanced Unlocks tool.