#VU103756 Security features bypass in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2025-24200

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103756

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24200

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
iPadOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to an authorization error. An attacker with physical access to device can disable USB Restricted Mode on a locked device and compromise the affected system.

Note, the vulnerability is being exploited in the wild in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 17.0 21A326 - 17.7.2 21H216, 18.0 22A3354 - 18.3 22D60

iPadOS: 18.0 22A3354 - 18.3 22D60

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122174

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.