CVE-2026-20626 Details
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.
A vulnerability exists in multiple Apple operating systems, including macOS Sequoia, macOS Tahoe, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS, all in version 26.3 or prior to 15.7.4. This vulnerability allows a malicious app to gain root privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over the device.
Users can update to macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3, or visionOS 26.3 to address this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 13, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/126346 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/126348 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/126349 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/126353 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple ipados | < 26.3 |
CPE
Remediation
| |
| apple iphone os | < 26.3 |
CPE
Remediation
| |
| apple macos | >= 15.0, < 15.7.4 >= 26.0, < 26.3 |
CPE
Remediation
| |
| apple visionos | < 26.3 |
CPE
Remediation
| |
Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 2, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 12, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Feb 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |