What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-20656?

CVE-2026-20656 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Apple are affected by CVE-2026-20656?

CVE-2026-20656 is a low-severity vulnerability in A logic (CVSS 3.3). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for exploitation.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-20656?

During next maintenance window: Apply vendor patches when convenient. Monitor vendor channels for updates.

Apple CVE-2026-20656

LOW

Improper Authorization (CWE-285)

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

Apple Authentication Bypass

3.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

3.3 LOW

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:02 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 11, 2026 - 23:16 nvd

LOW 3.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5, Safari 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3. An app may be able to access a user's Safari history.

AnalysisAI

A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5, Safari 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3. [CVSS 3.3 LOW]

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-285 (Improper Authorization). Affects Safari. A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5, Safari 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3. An app may be able to access a user's Safari history.