Apple iOS 26.3 Fix: CVE-2026-20642 Allows Photos Access from Lock Screen
CVE-2026-20642 Published on February 11, 2026
An input validation issue was addressed. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3. A person with physical access to an iOS device may be able to access photos from the lock screen.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-20642 is exploitable with physical access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2026-20642 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-20642
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Affected Versions
Apple iOS and iPadOS:- Version unspecified and below 26.3 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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