CVE-2025-46292
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an iOS/iPadOS vulnerability where apps could bypass entitlement checks to access sensitive user data. It affects users running vulnerable versions of iOS/iPadOS before the patched releases. The issue was addressed through additional entitlement validation.
💻 Affected Systems
- iOS
- iPadOS
📦 What is this software?
Ipados by Apple
Ipados by Apple
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Malicious app could access sensitive user data such as contacts, photos, location, or other protected information without proper authorization.
Likely Case
Apps with malicious intent could access limited sensitive data they shouldn't have permission to access, potentially leading to privacy violations.
If Mitigated
With proper app sandboxing and security controls, impact would be limited to specific data types the app already has partial access to.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires a malicious app to be installed on the target device. No public exploit details available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, iOS 18.7.3, iPadOS 18.7.3
Vendor Advisory: https://support.apple.com/en-us/125884
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Open Settings app. 2. Go to General > Software Update. 3. Download and install the available update. 4. Restart device when prompted.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict App Installation Sources
allOnly allow app installations from the official App Store to reduce risk of malicious apps.
Review App Permissions
allRegularly review and restrict app permissions in Settings to limit data access.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict installation of untrusted apps and only use apps from official App Store
- Implement mobile device management (MDM) to control app installation and permissions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check iOS/iPadOS version in Settings > General > About > Version. If version is earlier than the patched versions listed, device is vulnerable.Check Version:
Not applicable - check via device Settings interfaceVerify Fix Applied:
Verify iOS/iPadOS version is 26.2 or later, or 18.7.3 or later in Settings > General > About > Version.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual app behavior accessing protected data APIs
- Entitlement check failures in system logs
Network Indicators:
- Not applicable - local device vulnerability
SIEM Query:
Not applicable for typical enterprise SIEM - this is a local device vulnerability