Input validation error in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2026-20686
Published: March 25, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU124439
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20686
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 a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Contacts. A local application can gain access to sensitive user data.
How to mitigate CVE-2026-20686
Install updates from vendor's website.