CVE-2025-24090: Apple iOS and iPadOS · An app may be able to enumerate a user's installed apps
Affects Apple iOS and iPadOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 3.3 Low : upgrade to 18.3 when convenient.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 18.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 16 Jan 2026
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
Upgrade Apple iOS and iPadOS to 18.3.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AppleiOS and iPadOS | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-24090, organizations and users should promptly update all affected Apple devices to iOS and iPadOS version 18.3 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Beyond patching, organizations should enforce strict app vetting policies, limiting installation to trusted applications only, to reduce the risk of malicious apps exploiting this issue. Employ Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to control app permissions and monitor installed applications for unauthorized software. Additionally, educate users about the risks of installing untrusted apps and encourage the use of Apple’s official App Store exclusively. For high-security environments, consider implementing app whitelisting and restricting app installation capabilities. Regularly audit device configurations and installed apps to detect anomalies that may indicate exploitation attempts. Finally, maintain awareness of updates from Apple regarding this vulnerability and related security advisories.
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3. An app may be able to enumerate a user's installed apps.