CVE-2026-20691
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.28%
Last modified
CVE-2026-20691 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.4, iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, macOS Tahoe 26.4, visionOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.4, iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, macOS Tahoe 26.4, visionOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4. A maliciously crafted webpage may be able to fingerprint the user.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | < 26.4 |
| Apple | Ipados | < 26.4 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 26.4 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 26.0, < 26.4 |
| Apple | Visionos | < 26.4 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 26.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126792Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126794Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126798Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126799Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126800Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-20691?
An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.4, iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, macOS Tahoe 26.4, visionOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4. A maliciously crafted webpage may be able to fingerprint the user.
How severe is CVE-2026-20691?
CVE-2026-20691 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20691?
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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