CVE-2024-23219: Apple iOS and iPadOS · Stolen Device Protection may be unexpectedly disabled
Affects Apple iOS and iPadOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.2 Medium · fixed in 17.3 : update Apple iOS and iPadOS when convenient.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 18% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 17.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and iPadOS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3. Users and administrators should update affected devices to these versions or later to remediate the issue. Since this is not a cloud service, patching the device OS is required. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
CVE-2024-23219 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where Stolen Device Protection may be unexpectedly disabled due to an authentication issue. This vulnerability affects devices from iPhone XS and later, as well as various iPad models. The issue was addressed by Apple with improved authentication mechanisms and fixed in iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3, released on January 22, 2024. The CVSS score is 6.2, indicating a medium severity level. The vulnerability could allow Stolen Device Protection to be disabled unexpectedly, potentially reducing device security against theft. Apple’s official advisory confirms the fix is available in the stated OS versions. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.