How severe is CVE-2026-20617?

CVE-2026-20617 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-20617 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-20617?

CVE-2026-20617 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-2026-20617?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-20617 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-20617 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-6180.

When was CVE-2026-20617 published?

CVE-2026-20617 was published on 2026-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-20617

CVE-2026-20617 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-6180
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2026-02-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-20617?: A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26.3, tvOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2026-20617?: CVE-2026-20617 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-20617 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-20617?: CVE-2026-20617 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-2026-20617?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-20617 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-20617 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-6180.
When was CVE-2026-20617 published?: CVE-2026-20617 was published on 2026-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

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