Improper input validation in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2026-20642
Published: February 11, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU122730
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20642
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to the system to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation in Photos. An attacker with physical access to the system can access photos from the lock screen.
How to mitigate CVE-2026-20642
Install update from vendor's website.