Vulnerability Description
A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. 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, visionOS 26.3. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 18.7.5 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 18.7.5 |
| Apple | Macos | < 14.8.4 |
| Apple | Visionos | < 26.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126346Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126347Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126348Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126349Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126350Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126353Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-20653?
CVE-2026-20653 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. 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, mac...
How severe is CVE-2026-20653?
CVE-2026-20653 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-20653?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Visionos.