CVE-2025-24200
MediumExploitedPublic exploitAn authorization issue was addressed with improved state management.
Published Feb 10, 2025 · Updated Apr 3, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-24200 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.1 v3.1) affecting iPadOS (Apple), Iphone OS (Apple), iOS and iPadOS.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 10, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 4.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including iPadOS 15.8.4, iPadOS 17.7.5, Iphone OS 15.8.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
6.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
4.4%
Higher than 91.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Feb 12, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 10, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Feb 12, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Feb 12, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| iPadOSApple | See advisory | 15.8.4 |
| Iphone OSApple | See advisory | 15.8.4 |
| iOS and iPadOS | See advisory | 15.8.4 |
Patched Releases
iPadOS
15.8.4, 17.7.5
Iphone OS
15.8.4
iOS and iPadOS
15.8.4, 16.7.11, 18.3.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 10, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 10, 2025
Added to CISA KEV
Feb 12, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Feb 12, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Feb 12, 2025
Last updated
Apr 3, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization
References
- advisoryhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/7
- advisoryhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Feb/7
- advisoryhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Feb/8
- advisoryVulnCheck exploitation report
- advisoryVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management.
Affected: iPadOS (Apple); Iphone OS (Apple); iOS and iPadOS. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 10, 2025.
Yes. It was added on Feb 12, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Mar 5, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including iPadOS 15.8.4, iPadOS 17.7.5, Iphone OS 15.8.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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