CVE-2023-41069: Apple iOS and iPadOS · A 3D model constructed to look like the enrolled user may authenticate via Face ID
Affects Apple iOS and iPadOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 8% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 10 Jan 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
AI-suggested
European organizations should enforce prompt updating of all iOS and iPadOS devices to version 17 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Device management policies should mandate OS version compliance and restrict use of outdated devices. Employ multi-factor authentication (MFA) in addition to Face ID for sensitive applications to reduce reliance on biometric authentication alone. Educate users on the risks of leaving devices unattended and the importance of reporting lost or stolen devices immediately. Consider deploying mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce security policies, remotely wipe compromised devices, and monitor device compliance. For high-security environments, temporarily disable Face ID and use passcodes or hardware tokens until devices are patched. Regularly audit device inventory to identify vulnerable devices. Finally, monitor threat intelligence sources for any emerging exploit activity related to this vulnerability to adjust defenses accordingly.
Description
This issue was addressed by improving Face ID anti-spoofing models. This issue is fixed in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. A 3D model constructed to look like the enrolled user may authenticate via Face ID.