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Keep your TV secure

Does this affect me? Issues Apple says may have been exploited, the latest security updates and the settings worth checking — in Apple's own words, with a link to every source.

8

updates with published security content for tvOS

3

issues (CVE) Apple says may have been exploited

350

CVE entries across those security notes — one fix can be listed in several updates

Counted from the updates Osnivo has recorded since 15 September 2025, as published on Apple's security releases pages.

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What Apple says may have been exploited

Apple's own words from its security notes, newest first. If one of these applies to your version, install the update listed.

  • dyld · CVE-2026-20700

    “An attacker with memory write capability may be able to execute arbitrary code. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 26. CVE-2025-14174 and CVE-2025-43529 were also issued in response to this report.”

    Fixed in tvOS 26.3 · 11 Feb 2026 ↗

  • WebKit · CVE-2025-43529

    “Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 26. CVE-2025-14174 was also issued in response to this report.”

    Fixed in tvOS 26.2 · 12 Dec 2025 ↗

  • WebKit · CVE-2025-14174

    “Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to memory corruption. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 26. CVE-2025-43529 was also issued in response to this report.”

    Fixed in tvOS 26.2 · 12 Dec 2025 ↗

Settings to check on your TV

Each path is copied from Apple's User Guide. Open it on your TV, check it, tick it off — ticks stay in this browser only.

of 4 checked

  • Parental controls: a 4-digit passcode guards purchases, rated content, Game Center and AirPlay, TV Provider and Location settings.

    Settings then General then Restrictions

    Apple's wording and where it used to be

  • Lets Apple TV 4K install software updates automatically.

    Settings then System then Software Updates then Automatically Update

    Apple's wording and where it used to be

  • Turns location services on or off for this Apple TV 4K, with settings for Siri and Dictation, Time Zone, home accessories and specific apps.

    Settings then General then Privacy & Security then Location Services

    Apple's wording and where it used to be

  • Stops all apps from asking permission to track you across other companies’ apps.

    Settings then General then Privacy & Security then Tracking then Allow Apps to Ask to Track

    Apple's wording and where it used to be
New TV? The Setup Companion's first hour covers security, account and backup.

Latest security updates

The newest updates Apple published security content for on tvOS.

  • tvOS 27

    14 Sep 2026

    89 security fixes (CVE)

    A new major release — see what changed in tvOS 27.

    Available for: Apple TV 4K 2nd generation and later

    Apple security notes ↗

  • tvOS 26.6

    27 Jul 2026

    106 security fixes (CVE)

    This update includes performance and stability improvements.

    Available for: Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K (all models)

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • tvOS 26.5

    11 May 2026

    48 security fixes (CVE)

    This update includes performance and stability improvements.

    Available for: Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K (all models)

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • tvOS 26.4

    24 Mar 2026

    19 security fixes (CVE)

    This update fixes an issue with audio playback on Apple TV 4K that can occur when sound transitions between programs with different formats, like Dolby Atmos and stereo. iTunes Movies and TV Shows apps removed with all content and playback consolidated into Apple TV app. This update also includes performance and stability improvements.

    Available for: Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K (all models)

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • tvOS 26.3

    11 Feb 2026

    Apple: an issue may have been exploited 17 security fixes (CVE)

    This update includes performance and stability improvements.

    Available for: Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K (all models)

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • tvOS 26.2

    12 Dec 2025

    Apple: 2 issues may have been exploited 18 security fixes (CVE)

    This update makes it easier for everyone to create their own profile for the Apple TV app to enjoy their favorite movies and shows, and includes performance and stability improvements.

    More from Apple's release notes
    • Apple TV app profiles
    • Profiles can now be added for family and friends without an Apple Account, enabling their own Watchlist and the ability to explore movies and shows just for them.
    • Age-suitable content across video providers automatically appears for kid profiles.
    • Restrictions can be set on kid profiles to limit access to age-appropriate content.

    Available for: Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K (all models)

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • tvOS 26.1

    3 Nov 2025

    31 security fixes (CVE)

    This update includes performance and stability improvements.

    Available for: Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K (all models)

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • tvOS 26

    15 Sep 2025

    22 security fixes (CVE)

    A new major release — see what changed in tvOS 26.

    Available for: Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K (all models)

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

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