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CVE-2025-24200

Apple iOS and iPadOS Incorrect Authorization

6.1 MEDIUMActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 4.42%
  1. Published10 Feb 2025
  2. Added to CISA KEV12 Feb 2025
  3. Remediation due5 Mar 2025
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Apple iOS and iPadOS contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability that allows a physical attacker to disable USB Restricted Mode on a locked device.

Added to KEV: 12 Feb 2025Federal remediation due: 5 Mar 2025

Description

An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.8.4 and iPadOS 15.8.4, iOS 16.7.11 and iPadOS 16.7.11, iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1, iPadOS 17.7.5. A physical attack may disable USB Restricted Mode on a locked device. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorPhysical
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Apple iPadOS≥ 16.0 < 16.7.11 · ≥ 17.0 ≤ 17.7.5 · ≥ 18.0 < 18.3.1 · < 15.8.4
Apple iPhone OS≥ 16.0 < 16.7.11 · ≥ 17.0 < 18.3.1 · < 15.8.4

Remediation

Fixed in
Apple iPadOS≥ 16.7.11
Apple iPhone OS≥ 16.7.11

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-24200 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-24200 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 12 Feb 2025.

How severe is CVE-2025-24200?

CVE-2025-24200 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated medium. EPSS estimates a 4.42% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-24200?

Affected products include Apple iPadOS, Apple iPhone OS.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24200?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apple iPadOS 16.7.11, Apple iPhone OS 16.7.11 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.