CVE-2026-20615: Path Traversal

Published Feb 11, 2026
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Updated

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

Other sources

Accessibility. A privacy issue was addressed by removing sensitive data.

— Apple

Accessibility. An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management.

— Apple

Admin Framework. A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation.

— Apple

AppleEvents. An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management.

— Apple

AppleKeyStore. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management.

— Apple

Credit

Wong Wee Xiang, Loh Boon Keat, Jacob Prezant (prezant.us), Johnny Franks (zeroxjf), an anonymous researcher, jioundai, Nils Hanff @chaos.social)@@nils1729(Hasso Plattner Institute), Amy (amys.website), Atul Kishor Jaiswal, Anonymous(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Yiğit Can YILMAZ@@yilmazcanyigit, Golden Helm Securities(Iru), Gergely Kalman@@gergely_kalman(Iru), Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(Iru), Gergely Kalman@@gergely_kalman, Google Threat Analysis Group, Kirin@@Pwnrin, Asaf Cohen, George Karchemsky@@gkarchemsky(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Jian Lee@@speedyfriend433, Keisuke Hosoda, Xin'an Zhou, Juefei Pu, Zhutian Liu, Zhiyun Qian, Zhaowei Tan, Srikanth V. Krishnamurthy, Mathy Vanhoef, Zhongcheng Li(IES Red Team), CVE-2025-59375, Richard Hyunho Im at Route Zero Security (routezero.security)@@richeeta, Ron Masas(BreakPoint), Rodolphe Brunetti@@eisw0lf(Lupus Nova), Dalibor Milanovic, Noah Gregory (wts.dev), Óscar García Pérez, Stanislav Jelezoglo, Viktor Lord Härringtón, Enis Maholli (enismaholli.com), Gongyu Ma@@Mezone0, LeminLimez, Nathaniel Oh@@calysteon, HanQing(TSDubhe), Nan Wang@@eternalsakura13, Tom Van Goethem, EntryHi, Wang Yu(Cyberserval), Mickey Jin@@patch1t, Ryan Dowd@@_rdowd, Ron Elemans, Murray Mike, 이동하 (Lee Dong Ha)(SSA Lab), Chunyu Song(NorthSea), Michael DePlante@@izobashi(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Bing Shi(Alibaba Group), Wenchao Li(Alibaba Group), Xiaolong Bai(Alibaba Group), (Indiana University Bloomington), Luyi Xing(Indiana University Bloomington), @@cloudlldb, Kirin@@Pwnrin(Fudan University), LFY@@secsys(Fudan University), Pwn2car, Morris Richman@@morrisinlife, Vivek Dhar, ASI (RM) in Border Security Force, FTR HQ BSF Kashmir

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apple visionOS<26.3
26.3
Apple iOS<26.3
26.3
Apple iPadOS<26.3
26.3
Apple macOS Tahoe<26.3
26.3
Apple macOS Sonoma<14.8.4
14.8.4
Apple iPadOS<26.3
Apple iPhone OS<26.3
Apple macOS>=14.0<14.8.4
Apple macOS>=26.0<26.3
Apple visionOS<26.3

Event History

Feb 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Description
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:58 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-20615?

CVE-2026-20615 has been classified as a significant path handling issue that can potentially allow an app to gain root privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-20615?

To address CVE-2026-20615, update your device to the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, or macOS Tahoe, specifically version 26.3 or macOS Sonoma version 14.8.4.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2026-20615?

CVE-2026-20615 affects devices running iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, and macOS Tahoe versions prior to 26.3 and macOS Sonoma versions prior to 14.8.4.

4

What are the potential risks of CVE-2026-20615?

The risks associated with CVE-2026-20615 include unauthorized access and privilege escalation that may lead to sensitive data exposure.

5

Was CVE-2026-20615 addressed in recent updates?

Yes, CVE-2026-20615 was addressed with improved validation in the latest software updates for affected Apple products.

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