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Medium

Sensitive screenshot exposure during iPhone Mirroring in iOS/iPadOS (UI state management)

IdentifiersCVE-2026-20640CWE-200

In iOS/iPadOS, an inconsistent user interface/state management flaw in the iPhone Mirroring feature (when used with a Mac) could allow an attacker with physical access to an iPhone to take and view screenshots that contain sensitive on-screen data during an iPhone Mirroring session. Apple indicates the issue was addressed via improved state management and is fixed in iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3.

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Exposure of sensitive information displayed on the iPhone screen via unauthorized screenshot capture/viewing during iPhone Mirroring with Mac, potentially bypassing expected UI/privacy protections in that context.

Mitigation

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Until patching is possible, restrict physical access to the device; avoid using iPhone Mirroring with Mac when sensitive data may be displayed; ensure devices are locked/secured when unattended.

Remediation

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Upgrade affected devices to iOS 26.3 and/or iPadOS 26.3 (or later), which includes improved state management to address the issue.
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AppleIosoperating_system
AppleIpadosoperating_system
AppleIphone Osoperating_system

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