CVE-2026-20653: Path Traversal

Published Feb 11, 2026
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Updated

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.

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

App Intents. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.

— Apple

AppleEvents. An authorization issue was addressed with improved state 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), piffz, Daniel Nurkin, Al Sadman Awal, Mohamed Hamdadou & Mahran Alhazmi, Hichem Maloufi, Christian Mina, Gerson Aldaz, qwerty j0y & Ricardo Garcia, Dorian Del Valle, Michael DePlante@@izobashi(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Mickey Jin@@patch1t, @@cloudlldb, Ryan Dowd@@_rdowd, Kirin@@Pwnrin(Fudan University), LFY@@secsys(Fudan University), Murray Mike, Chunyu Song(NorthSea), Pwn2car, CVE-2026-20622, Morris Richman@@morrisinlife, Vivek Dhar, ASI (RM) in Border Security Force, FTR HQ BSF Kashmir, Ron Elemans, Kenneth Chew, Bing Shi(Alibaba Group), Wenchao Li(Alibaba Group), Xiaolong Bai(Alibaba Group), (Indiana University Bloomington), Luyi Xing(Indiana University Bloomington), Vamshi Paili, Tony Gorez for Reverse Society@@tonygo_, 이동하 (Lee Dong Ha)(SSA Lab)

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
Apple visionOS<26.3
26.3
Apple macOS Sequoia<15.7.4
15.7.4
Apple iOS<26.3
26.3
Apple iPadOS<26.3
26.3
Apple macOS Tahoe<26.3
26.3
Apple iOS<18.7.5
18.7.5
Apple iPadOS<18.7.5
18.7.5
Apple macOS Sonoma<14.8.4
14.8.4
Apple iPadOS<18.7.5
Apple iPadOS>=26.0<26.3
Apple iPhone OS<18.7.5
Apple iPhone OS>=26.0<26.3
Apple macOS<14.8.4
Apple macOS>=15.0<15.7.4
Apple macOS>=26.0<26.3
Apple visionOS<26.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 26.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 18.7.5
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.7.4
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.8.4
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in iOS 18.7.5
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in iPadOS 18.7.5
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in iOS 26.3
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in iPadOS 26.3
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.4
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.8.4
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.3
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in visionOS 26.3

Event History

Feb 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Description
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Affected 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

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-20653?

CVE-2026-20653 has a high severity due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive user data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-20653?

To fix CVE-2026-20653, update to the latest version of the affected software as outlined in the advisory.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-20653?

CVE-2026-20653 affects various versions including macOS Tahoe 26.2 and earlier, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3 and earlier, and iOS 18.7.4 and earlier.

4

Is CVE-2026-20653 specific to Apple products?

Yes, CVE-2026-20653 specifically affects Apple products including macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS.

5

What type of issue is CVE-2026-20653 classified as?

CVE-2026-20653 is classified as a parsing issue in the handling of directory paths.

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