CVE-2025-43422
MEDIUMiPadOS < 26.1 - Authentication Bypass via Stolen Device Protection Disabling
Title source: llmDescription
The issue was addressed by adding additional logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1. An attacker with physical access to a device may be able to disable Stolen Device Protection.
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125632
Scores
CVSS v3
4.6
EPSS
0.0018
EPSS Percentile
7.8%
Attack Vector
PHYSICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-288
Status
published
Products (3)
Apple/iOS and iPadOS
< 26.1
apple/ipados
< 26.1
apple/iphone_os
< 26.1
Published
Nov 04, 2025
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026