LOW
CVE-2026-20642
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: February 11, 2026· Updated: Feb 18, 2026
2.4
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:4.5th
Official Description
An input validation issue was addressed. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3. A person with physical access to an iOS device may be able to access photos from the lock screen.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-20642 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Apple2 products
ipadosiphone os
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (1)
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/126346Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-20642
CVSS Score2.4 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.02%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedFeb 11, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-20642 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.