CVE-2026-20626
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.12%
Last modified
CVE-2026-20626 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 26.3 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 26.3 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.7.4 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 26.0, < 26.3 |
| Apple | Visionos | < 26.3 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126346Release 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/126353Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-20626?
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.
How severe is CVE-2026-20626?
CVE-2026-20626 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20626?
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.
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