HighActively exploited vulnerabilityOct 27, 2026

Apple Patches Actively Exploited Flaw on Older iPhones and iPads

Apple has released security updates for older iPhones and iPads to fix a high-severity flaw that attackers have already exploited in real-world attacks. The vulnerability allows malicious code to run on a device when it processes a specially crafted file. Businesses with staff using older Apple hardware risk compromise if these devices remain unpatched.

Actively exploited vulnerability security briefing

Who is affected

Organisations and employees using older Apple iPhone and iPad models susceptible to the CoreGraphics vulnerability.

How to mitigate it

  1. 1Identify all older Apple iPhone and iPad models currently used across your organisation.
  2. 2Apply the latest software updates released by Apple to all affected devices immediately.
  3. 3Verify through mobile device management that automatic updates are enabled and enforced across all business endpoints.

How Outsource IT solves this

Our endpoint management service tracks mobile devices and deploys critical security patches promptly to keep business hardware protected against active exploits.

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