CVE-2025-46276: Apple iOS and iPadOS · An app may be able to access sensitive user data
Affects Apple iOS and iPadOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 3.3 Low · fixed in 18.7.3 : update Apple iOS and iPadOS when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 8% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 18.7.3
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 12 Dec 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and iPadOS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-46276, organizations and users should promptly apply the security updates released by Apple for iOS 18.7.3, iPadOS 18.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and watchOS 26.2. Beyond patching, organizations should enforce strict app installation policies, limiting installation to trusted sources such as the Apple App Store and employing Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to control app permissions and monitor installed applications. Regular audits of installed apps and their permissions can help detect unauthorized or suspicious apps that might attempt to exploit this vulnerability. Additionally, implementing endpoint protection solutions that monitor for unusual app behavior can provide an additional layer of defense. User education on the risks of installing untrusted apps and the importance of timely updates is also critical. For highly sensitive environments, consider restricting local user privileges further and employing data loss prevention (DLP) tools to monitor sensitive data access.
Description
An information disclosure issue was addressed with improved privacy controls. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2, visionOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/125884 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/125885 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/125886 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/125887 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/125888 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/125890 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/125891 (opens in a new tab)