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CVE-2026-20606: This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.

This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5, iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26.3. An app may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences.

HighCVSS 7.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2026-20606 is an Apple privacy bypass issue. A local app may bypass certain Privacy preferences, potentially exposing or altering protected user data access decisions. Apple says the issue was fixed by removing vulnerable code in listed iOS, iPadOS, and macOS updates.

Executive priority

Prioritize routine but timely Apple update deployment, especially for managed fleets handling sensitive data. The issue has high confidentiality and integrity impact, but there is no source-confirmed active exploitation in the provided materials.

Technical view

The CVE is classified as CWE-200 with CVSS 3.1 score 7.1. The vector is local, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. Impact is high confidentiality and integrity, with no availability impact. Apple’s description does not specify the exact privacy controls affected.

Likely exposure

Organizations with iPhones, iPads, or Macs not updated to the named fixed releases may be exposed. The source bundle identifies iOS/iPadOS and macOS, but does not provide detailed affected version ranges beyond fixed versions.

Exploitation context

No cited source states active exploitation, and KEV status is false. Exploitation appears to require a local app and user interaction. The public sources do not provide exploit details or identify the affected Privacy preference categories.

Researcher notes

Apple states the issue was addressed by removing vulnerable code. Public detail is limited: no component name, no affected preference category, and no exploit indicators are provided. Treat validation as version-based unless Apple publishes additional technical detail.

Mitigation direction

  • Update iOS and iPadOS to 18.7.5 or 26.3 where applicable.
  • Update macOS Sequoia to 15.7.4.
  • Update macOS Sonoma to 14.8.4.
  • Update macOS Tahoe to 26.3.
  • Check Apple advisories for device-specific applicability and deployment guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Apple devices and compare OS versions to Apple’s fixed releases.
  • Use MDM or endpoint reporting to confirm successful update deployment.
  • Review Apple security pages for any revised affected-version details.
  • Confirm managed devices still enforce required Privacy settings after updating.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
7

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-200: Information exposure and cloud metadata lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.1 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
6Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.1CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N1.85.2Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.1High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2026-20606Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
AppleiOS and iPadOS0, 0Listed
ApplemacOS0, 0, 0Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-200

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Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

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