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Apple publishes CVE IDs for latest macOS, iOS and watchOS patches

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Apple refreshed the security content pages for a swath of its operating systems, adding CVE identifiers to patches released over the past year. The updates cover macOS Sonoma 14.8‑7, iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, visionOS 26 and watchOS 26, each receiving new vulnerability details that were previously omitted.

Among the additions, iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 now list a Siri flaw that could expose Private Browsing tabs without authentication, logged as CVE‑2025‑30468. macOS Sonoma gains multiple entries: a Call History bug that could fingerprint users, a CoreServices permission bypass, and a FaceTime state‑management error that lets calls appear on locked Macs. Each fix tightens data redaction or adds stricter checks.

By publishing the CVE IDs, Apple gives security researchers clearer insight into the threat surface of its ecosystem. Consumers with devices on legacy versions now see concrete remediation paths, while enterprises can verify compliance across macOS, iOS and watchOS fleets. The move reinforces the company's longstanding emphasis on transparent patch documentation.

Apple also credited external researchers—Keisuke Chinone, Rosyna Keller and others—for discovering several flaws, underscoring the value of coordinated disclosure. With the security pages now comprehensive, IT admins can map each CVE to specific OS builds, simplifying vulnerability management across iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro and Apple Watch devices.