CVE-2026-20636
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2026-20636 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.3, iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3, visionOS 26.3. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.3, iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3, visionOS 26.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | < 26.3 |
| Apple | Ipados | < 26.3 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 26.3 |
| Apple | Macos | < 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/126353Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126354Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-20636?
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.3, iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3, visionOS 26.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash.
How severe is CVE-2026-20636?
CVE-2026-20636 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20636?
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.
How Strix Helps
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