CVE-2026-20661
Authorization Bypass in iOS/iPadOS Allows Sensitive Data Exposure
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) |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
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 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.