CVE-2026-20640VulnerabilityPublished 11 Feb 2026Updated 2 Apr 2026

CVE-2026-20640: Apple iOS and iPadOS · An attacker with physical access to iPhone may be able to take and view screenshots of sensitive data

Affects Apple iOS and iPadOSSource CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.6 Medium : upgrade to 26.3 when convenient.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score

4.6Medium

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 8% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch: Available – fixed in 26.3

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector: Physical
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Physical: The attack requires the attacker to physically touch or manipulate the vulnerable component. Physical interaction may be brief or persistent.
Attack Complexity: Low: Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable component.
Privileges Required: None: The attacker is unauthorized prior to attack, and therefore does not require any access to settings or files to carry out an attack.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without any interaction from any user.
Scope: Unchanged: An exploited vulnerability can only affect resources managed by the same security authority. In this case, the vulnerable component and the impacted component are either the same, or both are managed by the same security authority.
Confidentiality: High: There is total loss of confidentiality, resulting in all resources within the impacted component being divulged to the attacker. Alternatively, access to only some restricted information is obtained, but the disclosed information presents a direct, serious impact.
Integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the impacted component.
Availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the impacted component.

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v3.1 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

Upgrade Apple iOS and iPadOS to 26.3.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
AppleiOS and iPadOS	Affected <26.3	Fixed in 26.3

AI-suggested

1. Update all affected Apple devices to iOS and iPadOS version 26.3 or later to apply the official fix addressing the inconsistent UI state management. 2. Restrict physical access to iPhones and iPads, especially in environments where device mirroring is enabled, to prevent unauthorized individuals from exploiting this vulnerability. 3. Disable or limit the use of iPhone Mirroring with Mac in sensitive or high-risk environments unless absolutely necessary. 4. Implement device usage policies that require supervision or monitoring during mirroring sessions to detect suspicious activity. 5. Educate users about the risks of leaving devices unattended during mirroring and encourage locking devices when not in use. 6. Employ endpoint management solutions to enforce OS updates and control mirroring features centrally. 7. Monitor logs and system behavior for unusual mirroring or screenshot activity, if supported by device management tools. 8. Consider physical security enhancements such as secure storage or access controls in areas where devices are used for mirroring.

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.

Impact

The primary impact of CVE-2026-20640 is the potential unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through screenshots taken during iPhone Mirroring with a Mac. Organizations relying on iOS and iPadOS devices for sensitive communications or data processing may face confidentiality breaches if attackers gain physical access to devices. This could lead to exposure of proprietary information, personal data, or credentials displayed on the device. The vulnerability does not affect system integrity or availability, limiting the scope to data confidentiality. However, in high-security environments, even limited data leakage can have significant consequences, including regulatory non-compliance, reputational damage, and financial loss. The requirement for physical access reduces the risk of remote exploitation but increases the importance of physical security controls. The vulnerability may also affect users in sectors such as government, finance, healthcare, and enterprises where iPhone Mirroring is used for presentations or remote work. Since no exploits are known in the wild, the immediate risk is moderate, but the potential for targeted attacks exists.

CWE-703Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions (opens in a new tab)
Pillar weaknessOWASP Top 10 A10:2025: Mishandling of Exceptional Conditions (opens in a new tab)
The product does not properly anticipate or handle exceptional conditions that rarely occur during normal operation of the product.
MITRE discourages mapping vulnerabilities to this broad entry; the root cause is usually a more specific weakness.
OWASP Cheat Sheets
Logging (opens in a new tab)
Error Handling (opens in a new tab)
From MITRE CWE, MITRE CAPEC and OWASP (Top 10, OpenCRE).

References

support.apple.com/en-us/126346 (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 3 Apr 2026, 02:53 UTC

WeaknessesCWE-703

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