CVE-2026-20626

7.8 HIGH

Published: February 11, 2026 Modified: April 02, 2026

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Tahoe 26.3, visionOS 26.3. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126346

Source: product-security@apple.com

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126348

Source: product-security@apple.com

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126349

Source: product-security@apple.com

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126353

Source: product-security@apple.com

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.0%

3th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

Affected Vendors

apple

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