CVE-2026-20678
Modified
Modified - Updated After Analysis
Authorization Bypass in iOS and iPadOS Allows Data Access
Publication date: 2026-02-11
Last updated on: 2026-04-02
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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 app may be able to access sensitive user data.
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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
KEV
| 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 is an authorization issue related to state management in Apple iOS and iPadOS. Due to this issue, an app may be able to access sensitive user data without proper authorization.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability could allow an app to access sensitive user data improperly, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of personal information.
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 devices to the fixed versions of the operating systems: iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, iOS 18.7.5, or iPadOS 18.7.5.
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