CVE-2025-24200—Apple iOS and iPadOS Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Apple iOS and iPadOS Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability

Description

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

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/122173
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-24200

Related News Articles

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• Apple fixes new zero-day flaw exploited in targeted attacksAugust 20, 2025
• Apple patches security flaw exploited in Chrome zero-day attacksJuly 30, 2025
• iOS zero-click attacks used to deliver Graphite spyware (CVE-2025-43200)June 13, 2025

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-863