CVE-2026-20661
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Authorization Bypass in iOS/iPadOS Allows Sensitive Data Exposure

Publication date: 2026-02-11

Last updated on: 2026-04-02

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
An authorization 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
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-02-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-20661
EUVD
EUVD-2026-6235
Affected Vendors & Products
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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-285 The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an authorization issue related to state management in Apple iOS and iPadOS devices. It allows an attacker who has 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 bypass authorization controls and access sensitive information stored on 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 requires physical access to a locked device, ensure that devices are physically secured and not left unattended.

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