How severe is CVE-2026-20609?

CVE-2026-20609 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-20609 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-20609?

CVE-2026-20609 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20609?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-20609 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-20609 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-6160.

When was CVE-2026-20609 published?

CVE-2026-20609 was published on 2026-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-20609

CVE-2026-20609 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-6160
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2026-02-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5, iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26.3, tvOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-20609?: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5, iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26.3, tvOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents.
How severe is CVE-2026-20609?: CVE-2026-20609 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-20609 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-20609?: CVE-2026-20609 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20609?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-20609 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-20609 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-6160.
When was CVE-2026-20609 published?: CVE-2026-20609 was published on 2026-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

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cpe:2.3:o:apple:visionos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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