CVE-2026-20645
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Inconsistent UI State Vulnerability in iOS/iPadOS Exposes Data

Publication date: 2026-02-11

Last updated on: 2026-04-02

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
An inconsistent user interface 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 with physical access to a locked device may be able to view sensitive user information.

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Published
2026-02-11
Last Modified
2026-04-02
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-02-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2026-20645
EUVD
EUVD-2026-6711

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 4 associated CPEs
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)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-1021 The web application does not restrict or incorrectly restricts frame objects or UI layers that belong to another application or domain, which can lead to user confusion about which interface the user is interacting with.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an inconsistent user interface issue related to state management on Apple devices running iOS and iPadOS. It has been addressed and fixed in specific versions of these operating systems.

The issue could allow an attacker with physical access to a locked device to potentially view sensitive user information.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow someone with physical access to your locked iOS or iPadOS device to view sensitive information without unlocking the device.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your device to the fixed versions of the operating system: iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, iOS 18.7.5, or iPadOS 18.7.5.

Since the vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to a locked device to view sensitive information, ensure that physical access to your devices is restricted until the update is applied.

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