Improper authentication in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2025-24193
Published: April 3, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU106912
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 2.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24193
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an authentication error in MobileLockdown. An attacker with USB-C connection to an unlocked device can programmatically access photos.
Affected software
Apple iOS
iPadOS
iPadOS
How to mitigate CVE-2025-24193
Install updates from vendor's website.
Apple iOS - update to 18.4 22E240
iPadOS - update to 18.4 22E240
iPadOS - update to 18.4 22E240