CVE-2026-20615

7.8 HIGH

Published: February 11, 2026 Modified: February 25, 2026

Description

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, visionOS 26.3. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126346

Source: product-security@apple.com

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126348

Source: product-security@apple.com

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126350

Source: product-security@apple.com

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126353

Source: product-security@apple.com

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.0%

9th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22 CWE-22

Affected Vendors

apple

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