CVE-2026-20606

Name: CVE-2026-20606
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-11T23:16:04.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-20606 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5, iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26.3. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5, iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26.3. An app may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 18.7.5
Apple	Ipados	>= 26.0, < 26.3
Apple	Iphone Os	< 18.7.5
Apple	Iphone Os	>= 26.0, < 26.3
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.8.4
Apple	Macos	>= 15.0, < 15.7.4
Apple	Macos	>= 26.0, < 26.3

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126346Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126347Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126348Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126349Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126350Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 11, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20606?

How severe is CVE-2026-20606?

CVE-2026-20606 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20606?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-20606?

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Source: NVD / NIST