How severe is CVE-2026-20640?

CVE-2026-20640 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-20640 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-20640?

CVE-2026-20640 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20640?

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

Does CVE-2026-20640 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-20640 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5935.

When was CVE-2026-20640 published?

CVE-2026-20640 was published on 2026-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-20640

CVE-2026-20640 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-703.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-5935
Weakness: CWE-703
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2026-02-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3. An attacker with physical access to iPhone may be able to take and view screenshots of sensitive data from the iPhone during iPhone Mirroring with Mac.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-20640?: An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3. An attacker with physical access to iPhone may be able to take and view screenshots of sensitive data from the iPhone during iPhone Mirroring with Mac.
How severe is CVE-2026-20640?: CVE-2026-20640 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-20640 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-20640?: CVE-2026-20640 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20640?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-20640 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-20640 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5935.
When was CVE-2026-20640 published?: CVE-2026-20640 was published on 2026-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126346

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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