CVE-2026-20688 (GCVE-0-2026-20688)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-03-25 00:31 – Updated: 2026-03-25 00:31
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Summary
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4, visionOS 26.4. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
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CWE
  • An app may be able to break out of its sandbox
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Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Apple iOS and iPadOS Affected: 0 , < 26.4 (custom)
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    Apple macOS Affected: 0 , < 14.8.5 (custom)
Affected: 0 , < 15.7.5 (custom)
Affected: 0 , < 26.4 (custom)
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    Apple visionOS Affected: 0 , < 26.4 (custom)
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