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Security Checkup

Keep your Vision 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.

10

updates with published security content for visionOS

3

issues (CVE) Apple says may have been exploited

443

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 visionOS 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 visionOS 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 visionOS 26.2 · 12 Dec 2025 ↗

Settings to check on your Vision

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

of 6 checked

  • A passcode that must be entered to unlock Apple Vision Pro when you turn it on or wake it.

    Settings then Optic ID & Passcode then Turn Passcode On

    Apple's wording and where it used to be

  • Unlocks Apple Vision Pro, authorizes purchases and payments and signs in to apps with your iris.

    Settings then Optic ID & Passcode then Set Up Optic ID

    Apple's wording and where it used to be

  • Erases all information, media and personal settings after 10 consecutive failed passcode attempts.

    Settings then Optic ID & Passcode then Erase Data

    Apple's wording and where it used to be

  • Downloads and installs visionOS updates overnight while charging and on Wi-Fi.

    Settings then General then Software Update then Automatic Updates then Automatically Install

    Apple's wording and where it used to be

  • Controls whether Apple Vision Pro and apps have information about your location.

    Settings 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’ websites or apps.

    Settings then Privacy & Security then Tracking then Allow Apps to Request to Track

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

Latest security updates

The newest updates Apple published security content for on visionOS.

  • visionOS 27

    14 Sep 2026

    124 security fixes (CVE)

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

    Available for: Apple Vision Pro (all models)

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • visionOS 26.6.1

    17 Aug 2026

    2 security fixes (CVE)

    This update provides security fixes for your Apple Vision Pro.

    Available for: Apple Vision Pro (all models)

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • visionOS 26.6

    27 Jul 2026

    104 security fixes (CVE)

    This update includes bug fixes, security updates and optimizes the Spotlight index to prepare for visionOS 27.

    Available for: Apple Vision Pro (all models)

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • visionOS 26.5

    11 May 2026

    51 security fixes (CVE)

    This update provides bug fixes and security updates for your Apple Vision Pro

    Available for: Apple Vision Pro (all models)

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • visionOS 26.4

    24 Mar 2026

    32 security fixes (CVE)

    This update introduces 8 new emoji, along with other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Apple Vision Pro.

    More from Apple's release notes
    • This update includes the following enhancements:
    • Support for AirPods Max 2
    • 8 new emoji including an orca, trombone, landslide, ballet dancer, and distorted face are available in the emoji keyboard
    • Spatial Audio starts faster in familiar spaces by remembering the acoustic properties of rooms you've been in before

    Available for: Apple Vision Pro (all models)

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • visionOS 26.3

    11 Feb 2026

    Apple: an issue may have been exploited 31 security fixes (CVE)

    This update provides important bug fixes and security updates.

    Available for: Apple Vision Pro (all models)

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • visionOS 26.2

    12 Dec 2025

    Apple: 2 issues may have been exploited 29 security fixes (CVE)

    This update expands Travel Mode to cars and busses, adds support for hand-drawn content with spatial accessories, and includes other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Apple Vision Pro.

    More from Apple's release notes
    • Travel Mode lets passengers use Apple Vision Pro on cars and busses in addition to airplanes and trains
    • Support for hand-drawn content with spatial accessories like Logitech Muse in Notes, Freeform, and any PencilKit-enabled app
    • Tables in Freeform can hold text, images, documents, and drawings, with cells that intelligently resize to fit, bringing structure to the content of your board

    Available for: Apple Vision Pro (all models)

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • visionOS 26.1

    3 Nov 2025

    46 security fixes (CVE)

    This release includes improvements and bug fixes, including the expansion of the Apple Vision Pro app to iPad, and updates to Spatial Gallery.

    More from Apple's release notes
    • Discover new content, spatial experiences, and quickly access information about your device using Apple Vision Pro app for iPad when you upgrade to iPadOS 26.1
    • Apple Vision Pro app on iPhone and iPad now allows you to turn on AirPlay to view experiences from Apple Vision Pro
    • Videos in Spatial Gallery will show playback controls and video length while in immersive view

    Available for: Apple Vision Pro (all models)

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • visionOS 26.0.1

    29 Sep 2025

    1 security fix (CVE)

    This update provides important bug fixes and is recommended for all users.

    Available for: Apple Vision Pro

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • visionOS 26

    15 Sep 2025

    23 security fixes (CVE)

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

    Available for: Apple Vision Pro

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

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