CVE-2026-20628

Name: CVE-2026-20628
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-11T23:16:06.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-20628 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. 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, tvOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. 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, tvOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

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

0.12%

1.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

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
Apple	Tvos	< 26.3
Apple	Visionos	< 26.3
Apple	Watchos	< 26.3

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126346Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126347Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126348Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126349Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126350Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126351Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126352Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126353Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20628?

How severe is CVE-2026-20628?

CVE-2026-20628 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20628?

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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Source: NVD / NIST