CVE-2024-23255 Auth bypass in iOS and iPadOS

Critical 9.1 Published 8 Mar 2024 Updated 2 Apr 2026

Attackers can view hidden photos without authentication due to improper state management in Apple operating systems.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-23255?

CVE-2024-23255 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Apple Ipad Os, published on 8 Mar 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4. Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication.

Weakness: CWE-287, CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23255?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Apple Ipad Os, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23255?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-23255 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2024-23255 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-23255 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Ipad Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7523-56gq-473q.