Missing Authorization in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2025-31228

 

Missing Authorization in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2025-31228

Published: May 13, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU108992
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-2025-31228
CWE-ID: CWE-862
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization in Notes. An attacker with physical access to device can access notes from the lock screen.


Affected software

Apple iOS
iPadOS

How to mitigate CVE-2025-31228

Install updates from vendor's website.

Apple iOS - update to 18.5 22F76
iPadOS - addressed in versions 18.5 22F76, 17.7.7

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