As it turns out, there's a bug with iMessage that may allow new group chat members to see texts from before they were added to the chat. That's a problem, and not just for the iPhone users out there talking smack about people before inviting them to join the group chat. It means iMessage, and Apple's platforms in general, aren't working like they're supposed to be. You don't have to be talking behind people's backs to not want new members seeing existing chats. Maybe you're planning a surprise party for someone, and add them to the group once everyone's in on the plan; maybe the texts in the chat aren't relevant to the current group, and the person joining simply does not need to access them.
iOS 27.2.1 patches this bug and eight more
Luckily, there's currently a fix for these problems. Apple patched (and revealed) the bugs, along with seven other security flaws, with a series of software updates on Monday for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro. Not all of the updates include patches for these two iMessage flaws—specifically, some of the updates for older Apple devices. But the rest, including iOS 27.2.1, macOS 27.2.1, macOS 26.7.3, macOS 15.8.3, watchOS 27.2.1, and visionOS 27.2.1, include the iMessage patches.
AirPlay: 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
Bluetooth: 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
CoreUtils: 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
Messages: Impact: A remote attacker may be able to join an iMessage group chat and receive its messages. Description: An authorization issue was addressed with improved validation. CVE-2026-113961: an anonymous researcher
Rapportd: 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
How to patch these iMessage flaws
To install Apple's latest security updates, you'll simply need to update your device as you usually do. On iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro, head to Settings > General > Software Update; on Mac, go to System Settings > General > Software Update. Here, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the latest version of your device's software.
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