CVE-2026-20626

HIGH

macOS <15.7.4-iPadOS <26.3-visionOS <26.3 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Tahoe 26.3, visionOS 26.3. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126346
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126348
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126349
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126353

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0001
EPSS Percentile 3.3%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-862
Status published
Products (8)
Apple/iOS and iPadOS < 26.3
apple/ipados < 26.3
apple/iphone_os < 26.3
Apple/macOS < 15.7.4
Apple/macOS < 26.3
apple/macos 15.0 - 15.7.4
apple/visionos < 26.3
Apple/visionOS < 26.3
Published Feb 11, 2026
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026