CVE-2025-30468VulnerabilityPublished 15 Sep 2025Updated 2 Apr 2026

CVE-2025-30468: Apple iOS and iPadOS · Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication

Affects Apple iOS and iPadOSSource CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium.

Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score

6.5Medium

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 30% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: Low
Availability: None

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable component is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed 'remotely exploitable' and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable component.
Privileges Required: None: The attacker is unauthorized prior to attack, and therefore does not require any access to settings or files to carry out an attack.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without any interaction from any user.
Scope: Unchanged: An exploited vulnerability can only affect resources managed by the same security authority. In this case, the vulnerable component and the impacted component are either the same, or both are managed by the same security authority.
Confidentiality: Low: There is some loss of confidentiality. Access to some restricted information is obtained, but the attacker does not have control over what information is obtained, or the amount or kind of loss is limited. The information disclosure does not cause a direct, serious loss to the impacted component.
Integrity: Low: Modification of data is possible, but the attacker does not have control over the consequence of a modification, or the amount of modification is limited. The data modification does not have a direct, serious impact on the impacted component.
Availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the impacted component.

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v3.1 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Sep 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.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
Apple iOS and iPadOS	Affected =0	Fixed in–

AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2025-30468, organizations and users should promptly update all affected Apple devices to iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Enforcing automatic updates or centralized device management policies can ensure timely patch deployment. Additionally, organizations should implement strict access controls on devices, including strong passcodes, biometric authentication, and device encryption to prevent unauthorized physical access. Network-level protections such as VPNs and firewalls can reduce exposure to remote exploitation attempts. Monitoring device logs for unusual browsing activity or unauthorized access attempts can help detect exploitation. Educating users about the risks of using private browsing on untrusted networks and encouraging cautious behavior can further reduce risk. For high-security environments, consider disabling private browsing features temporarily until patches are applied. Finally, coordinate with Apple support and security advisories to stay informed about any emerging exploits or additional mitigations.

Description

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication.

Impact

The primary impact of CVE-2025-30468 is the compromise of user privacy through unauthorized access to Private Browsing tabs on iOS and iPadOS devices. This can lead to exposure of sensitive browsing data, including visited URLs, search queries, and potentially personal information entered during private sessions. For organizations, this vulnerability could result in leakage of confidential information, intellectual property, or credentials if employees use private browsing for work-related activities. The integrity of browsing sessions is also compromised, as attackers might manipulate session data or inject malicious content if combined with other vulnerabilities. Although availability is unaffected, the breach of confidentiality and integrity can undermine trust in Apple devices and impact compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA. The ease of exploitation without authentication or user interaction increases the risk of mass or targeted attacks, especially in environments where devices are exposed to untrusted networks. This vulnerability is particularly concerning for high-profile targets such as government officials, journalists, activists, and enterprises handling sensitive data on Apple mobile devices.

CWE-1390Weak Authentication (opens in a new tab)
Class weaknessOWASP Top 10 A07:2025: Authentication Failures (opens in a new tab)
The product uses an authentication mechanism to restrict access to specific users or identities, but the mechanism does not sufficiently prove that the claimed identity is correct.
OWASP Cheat Sheets
OWASP Authentication (opens in a new tab)
OWASP ASVS 4.0.3
V2.8.5 (opens in a new tab)
V2.8.4 (opens in a new tab)
V9.2.3 (opens in a new tab)
From MITRE CWE, MITRE CAPEC and OWASP (Top 10, OpenCRE).

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 3 Apr 2026, 01:13 UTC

WeaknessesCWE-1390

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