What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-20645?

CVE-2026-20645 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.6 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Apple are affected by CVE-2026-20645?

Organizations using An inconsistent user interface should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-20645 rated CVSS 4.6. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-20645?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Apple CVE-2026-20645

MEDIUM

Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames (CWE-1021)

2026-02-11 product-security@apple.com

Apple XSS

4.6

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.6 MEDIUM

AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Physical

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:02 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 11, 2026 - 23:16 nvd

MEDIUM 4.6

DescriptionCVE.org

An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5. An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to view sensitive user information.

AnalysisAI

Information disclosure on locked iOS and iPadOS devices stems from improper UI state management, allowing an attacker with physical device access to view sensitive user data. The vulnerability affects multiple Apple mobile OS versions and currently lacks a public patch, though fixes are available in iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, iOS 18.7.5, and iPadOS 18.7.5.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-1021 (Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames). Affects Ipados. An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5. An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to view sensitive user information.