CVE-2026-20615

HIGH
2026-02-11 [email protected]
7.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 22:02 vuln.today
CVE Published
Feb 11, 2026 - 23:16 nvd
HIGH 7.8

Tags

Apple Path Traversal

Description

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, visionOS 26.3. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Analysis

Local privilege escalation in Apple macOS, iOS, and iPadOS through improper path validation allows authenticated attackers to gain root privileges on affected devices. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction is not required, making it exploitable by malicious applications already present on the system. …

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Remediation

Within 24 hours: Inventory all affected Apple devices (iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, macOS Sonoma, visionOS) and restrict their use on critical networks until patching guidance is available. Within 7 days: Implement network segmentation to isolate affected devices and enable enhanced monitoring for suspicious file system access patterns. …

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Priority Score

39
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.0
CVSS: +39
POC: 0

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CVE-2026-20615 vulnerability details – vuln.today
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