Improper authentication in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2025-30469

 

Improper authentication in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2025-30469

Published: April 3, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU106914
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 2.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-30469
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 missing authentication in Photos. An attacker with physical access to device can access photos from the lock screen.


Affected software

Apple iOS
iPadOS

How to mitigate CVE-2025-30469

Install updates from vendor's website.

Apple iOS - update to 18.4 22E240
iPadOS - update to 18.4 22E240

External References

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