CVE-2026-20682
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.23%
Last modified
CVE-2026-20682 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5, iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5, iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3. An attacker may be able to discover a user’s deleted notes.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
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 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126346Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126347Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-20682?
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5, iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3. An attacker may be able to discover a user’s deleted notes.
How severe is CVE-2026-20682?
CVE-2026-20682 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20682?
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-2026-20682?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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