CVE-2025-24193 Missing authorization in iOS and iPadOS

Low 2.4 Published Updated

An attacker with physical USB-C access to an unlocked device can programmatically access photos due to insufficient authentication checks.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-24193?

CVE-2025-24193 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Ipados, published on 31 Mar 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This issue was addressed with improved authentication. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4. An attacker with a USB-C connection to an unlocked device may be able to programmatically access photos.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-24193?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24193?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-24193 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2025-24193 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-24193 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Ipados vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-972j-fxc9-8wqp.

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