Race Condition in Apple Operating Systems Allows Elevated Privileges
CVE-2026-20617

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor: Apple
Status: Mac OS; Watch OS; Visionos; iOS And iPad OS
Vendor: CVE Published:; 11 February 2026

What is CVE-2026-20617?

A race condition has been identified in multiple Apple operating systems that could potentially allow an application to gain root privileges. This vulnerability is related to improper state handling, which can lead to unauthorized access if exploited. Users are encouraged to update their devices to the latest software versions to mitigate any risks associated with this issue.

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