Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2026-20688 |
| Alert Source | GitHub Advisory - Critical Vulnerability |
| CVE Publication Year | 2026 |
| Date Published | 2026-03-25 |
| Vendor | Apple |
| Product | iPadOS |
| CVSS Score | 9.3 (critical) |
| EPSS Score | 0.0% (percentile: 5%) |
| CISA KEV | No |
| Ransomware | Not confirmed |
Vulnerability Description
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4, visionOS 26.4. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
Required Actions
Apply vendor patches or mitigations as soon as available.
Who Is Affected?
This vulnerability affects iPadOS by Apple. Check if your organization uses this software and requires updates.
Sources
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