CVE-2026-20606
Privacy Bypass Vulnerability in Apple macOS and iOS Apps
Publication date: 2026-02-11
Last updated on: 2026-04-02
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | ipados | to 18.7.5 (exc) |
| apple | ipados | From 26.0 (inc) to 26.3 (exc) |
| apple | iphone_os | to 18.7.5 (exc) |
| apple | iphone_os | From 26.0 (inc) to 26.3 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.4 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 26.0 (inc) to 26.3 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 14.0 (inc) to 14.8.4 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-200 | The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability allowed an app to bypass certain Privacy preferences on Apple operating systems such as macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.
The issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code and fixed in specific versions of macOS Tahoe, Sonoma, Sequoia, iOS, and iPadOS.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An app exploiting this vulnerability could bypass privacy settings, potentially accessing user data or system features that should be restricted.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your Apple devices to the fixed versions of the operating systems where the issue is addressed.
- Upgrade macOS to Tahoe 26.3, Sonoma 14.8.4, or Sequoia 15.7.4.
- Upgrade iOS and iPadOS to versions 18.7.5 or 26.3.
These updates remove the vulnerable code that allowed an app to bypass certain Privacy preferences.