Input Validation Flaw in iOS Devices by Apple
CVE-2026-20642

2.4LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
iOS And iPad OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 February 2026

What is CVE-2026-20642?

An input validation vulnerability in Apple's iOS and iPadOS allows unauthorized access to photos directly from the lock screen for users with physical access to the device. This flaw highlights the importance of robust input validation mechanisms to protect sensitive information and user privacy. Mitigations have been implemented in iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to rectify this issue.

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Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 26.3

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
2.4
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Physical
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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