CVE-2025-30430: Apple iOS and iPadOS · Password autofill may fill in passwords after failing authentication
Affects Apple iOS and iPadOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical · fixed in 18.4 : patch Apple iOS and iPadOS as a priority.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 67% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 18.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 31 Mar 2025
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
To mitigate CVE-2025-30430, organizations must prioritize immediate deployment of Apple’s security updates: iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4, visionOS 2.4, and watchOS 11.4 or later. Beyond patching, organizations should enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) to reduce reliance on password autofill and limit the impact of credential exposure. Disable password autofill features on managed devices where feasible, especially in high-security environments. Implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for unusual autofill or authentication bypass behaviors. Conduct user training to raise awareness about the risks of autofill and encourage manual password entry for sensitive applications. Review and tighten access controls and audit logs to detect unauthorized access attempts. For critical systems, consider using hardware security modules or secure enclave features to protect credentials. Regularly review device compliance and update policies to ensure timely patch management and vulnerability remediation.
Description
This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4, visionOS 2.4, watchOS 11.4. Password autofill may fill in passwords after failing authentication.
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/122371 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/122373 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/122376 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/122378 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/13 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/8 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/4 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/12 (opens in a new tab)