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
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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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-2026-20678
EUVD
EUVD-2026-5919
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-200 The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow an app to access sensitive user data improperly, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of personal information.

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Mitigation Strategies

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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