CVE-2025-24113 is a user interface spoofing vulnerability identified in Apple visionOS, disclosed and fixed in early 2025. The vulnerability arises when a user visits a malicious website that can manipulate the UI elements presented in visionOS, potentially deceiving the user into believing they are interacting with legitimate system interfaces or trusted applications. This form of spoofing can facilitate social engineering attacks, such as phishing, by presenting fake prompts or dialogs that trick users into divulging sensitive information or performing unintended actions. The vulnerability does not compromise confidentiality directly nor does it affect system availability, but it undermines the integrity of the user interface, which is critical in augmented reality environments where trust in visual cues is paramount. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting that the attack vector is network-based, requires no privileges, but does require user interaction (visiting a malicious website). The scope is unchanged, meaning the vulnerability affects only the vulnerable component without impacting other system components. Apple addressed this issue by improving UI handling and released patches in visionOS 2.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, Safari 18.3, iOS 18.3, and iPadOS 18.3. No public exploits have been reported, indicating limited or no active exploitation in the wild at this time. Given the increasing adoption of visionOS in enterprise and consumer AR applications, this vulnerability highlights the importance of securing UI integrity in emerging platforms.

For European organizations, the primary impact of CVE-2025-24113 is the potential for successful phishing or social engineering attacks leveraging UI spoofing in visionOS environments. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information or execution of unintended commands by users deceived by fake UI elements. Sectors such as finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure that may adopt visionOS for AR-enhanced workflows could face increased risk of targeted attacks exploiting this vulnerability. Although the vulnerability does not directly compromise system confidentiality or availability, the erosion of user trust in the interface can have cascading effects on operational security and compliance. Additionally, organizations relying on visionOS for customer-facing AR applications risk reputational damage if users are tricked by spoofed interfaces. The lack of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as attackers may develop exploits once the vulnerability details become widely known. Therefore, timely patching and user awareness are critical to mitigate potential impacts.

1. Immediately update all Apple visionOS devices to version 2.3 or later, and ensure related Apple platforms (macOS Sequoia 15.3, Safari 18.3, iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3) are also patched to incorporate the UI improvements that fix this vulnerability. 2. Implement strict network filtering and web content filtering to block access to known malicious websites and reduce the risk of users visiting spoofing sites. 3. Educate users on the risks of interacting with unknown or suspicious websites, especially within AR environments where UI spoofing can be more convincing. 4. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of monitoring unusual user interactions or behaviors indicative of social engineering exploitation. 5. For organizations deploying visionOS in critical workflows, consider additional application whitelisting and sandboxing to limit the impact of malicious web content. 6. Monitor threat intelligence feeds for any emerging exploits targeting this vulnerability and be prepared to respond rapidly. 7. Engage with Apple support and security advisories to stay informed about any further updates or mitigations related to visionOS security.