Parsing Issue in Directory Path Handling in Apple's macOS and iOS Products
CVE-2026-20653

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-20653?

A parsing issue in Apple's operating systems has been identified, which pertains to improper handling of directory paths. This flaw could potentially allow unauthorized applications to access sensitive user information. Apple has released updates to improve path validation and mitigate this vulnerability across various platforms, including macOS and iOS versions. Users are encouraged to update their systems to the latest versions to safeguard against potential data breaches.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS 0 < 18.7.5

iOS and iPadOS 0 < 26.3

macOS 0 < 14.8.4

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126346
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126347
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126348

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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