Apple iOS and iPadOS Photos Lock Screen Bypass Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in the Photos app on iOS devices that allows access to photos from the lock screen. This issue affects iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, and can be exploited by someone with physical access to the device.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to photos from the lock screen.

Remediation

Users can update to iOS 26.3 or iPadOS 26.3 to address this vulnerability.

Added: Feb 11, 2026, 11:47 PM
Updated: Feb 11, 2026, 11:47 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.7
remediation
7.7
relevance
3.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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