Apple iOS and iPadOS Status Bar Vulnerability Allowing Access to Sensitive Information on Locked Devices

Vulnerability

A logic issue in the Status Bar component of Apple iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 was addressed with improved checks. This vulnerability allowed an attacker with physical access to a locked device to view sensitive user information.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user information on a locked device.

Added: Nov 4, 2025, 2:33 AM
Updated: Nov 4, 2025, 2:33 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.9
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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