iOS 18.7.11 and iPadOS 18.7.11
iOS 18.7.11 / iPadOS 18.7.11 known issues for MDM admins. Is it safe to deploy?
Looking good, earlyDeploy verdict: Looking good, early
Released Oct 26, 2026 for iPhone XS, XS Max, XR and iPad (7th generation) only; these devices can't run iOS 26 or 27. It fixes CVE-2026-86950, the CoreGraphics out-of-bounds write that Apple says 'may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.' Newer devices got that fix on Sep 28 in 26.7.1. It also fixes CoreMedia (camera access) and Audio (information leak) bugs. So far there are no reports of MDM or deployment problems. Because the flaw is actively exploited, patch remaining XS/XR/iPad 7 devices promptly rather than waiting out the early window. Eligible for green review Nov 2, 2026. These devices are at the end of Apple's support, so plan replacements.
Early verdict. Greenlight doesn't mark a release green until it's 7+ days old. This one is eligible for green review on Nov 2, 2026.
Sources
- Apple: security content of iOS 18.7.11 and iPadOS 18.7.11
- BleepingComputer: Apple backports CoreGraphics zero-day patches to older iPhones
- CVE-2026-86950 record
Checked: Apple security notes, BleepingComputer, web search for Jamf Nation, r/Intune and r/macsysadmin.
Last reviewed 2026-10-28.
- CVE-2026-86950 · in CISA KEV
When an update fixes a vulnerability that's already being exploited, the case for patching quickly usually outweighs waiting for more reports.
Release facts
| Version | 18.7.11 |
|---|---|
| Build | 22H6384 |
| All builds | 22H6384, 22H384 |
| Release date | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Days since release | 2 |
| Security fixes (CVEs) | 3 |
| Actively exploited CVEs fixed | 1 |
Device-specific release for: iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS Max (China mainland).
Timing and deferral
- SOFA expiration date: Jan 26, 2027 (in 90 days). This is the
ExpirationDateSOFA reports for this build, taken from Apple's update metadata. Treat it as the date Apple may stop offering this build. It isn't an Apple-announced signing deadline. - Deferral windows (calculated from the release date):
- 30-day deferral ends Nov 25, 2026 (28 days left)
- 60-day deferral ends Dec 25, 2026 (58 days left)
- 90-day deferral ends Jan 24, 2027 (88 days left)
- Shipped 70 days after the previous iOS 18 release.
Jamf Pro + Intune notes
Jamf Pro
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Microsoft Intune
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