CVE-2026-20628
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Sandbox Escape via Permissions Issue in Apple OS Platforms

Publication date: 2026-02-11

Last updated on: 2026-04-02

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5, iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26.3, tvOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
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Published
2026-02-11
Last Modified
2026-04-02
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-02-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-20628
EUVD
EUVD-2026-6708
Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple tvos to 26.3 (exc)
apple visionos to 26.3 (exc)
apple watchos to 26.3 (exc)
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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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a permissions issue that allows an app to potentially break out of its sandbox. The sandbox is a security mechanism that restricts what an app can do and access on a device. By exploiting this issue, an app could gain unauthorized access beyond its intended limits.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a malicious app to escape its sandbox restrictions, potentially accessing sensitive data or system resources that it should not have permission to use. This could lead to unauthorized data access, privacy breaches, or other security risks on affected Apple devices.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your Apple devices to the fixed versions of the operating systems as soon as possible.

  • Update watchOS to version 26.3 or later.
  • Update tvOS to version 26.3 or later.
  • Update macOS Tahoe to version 26.3 or later.
  • Update macOS Sonoma to version 14.8.4 or later.
  • Update macOS Sequoia to version 15.7.4 or later.
  • Update iOS and iPadOS to versions 18.7.5 or later.
  • Update visionOS to version 26.3 or later.
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