Apple releases a patch for iOS and iPadOS (CVE-2025-24200)

Summary

Cyble's Security Update Advisory provides a synopsis of the latest vulnerability patches released by various vendors. This advisory discusses recent vulnerabilities disclosed in Apple iOS and iPadOS. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals. Based on naming standards followed by Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) and severity standards as defined by the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), vulnerabilities are classified as high, medium, and low vulnerabilities.

Vulnerability Details

Improper Authorization
CVE-2025-24200

CVSSv
3.1 NA

Severity
NA

Vulnerable Component
Apple iOS and iPadOS versions up to 17.7.4/18.3.

Description
Affected versions of Apple iOS and iPadOS are vulnerable to an Improper Authorization vulnerability, which Apple addressed with improved state management in a recent patch. An attacker with physical access to the device could exploit this vulnerability or utilize specialized tools to bypass or disable USB Restricted Mode on a locked device exploited to inject malicious scripts, leading to data theft. Website owners should regularly monitor and secure their GTM configurations to prevent unauthorized access. During the investigation, Sucuri conducted a thorough analysis of the website’s files to identify any.

Recommendations

Implement the latest patch released by the official vendor: Regularly update all software and hardware systems with the latest patches from official vendors to mitigate vulnerabilities and protect against exploits. Establish a routine schedule for patch application and ensure critical patches are applied immediately.

Implement a robust patch management process: Develop a comprehensive patch management strategy that includes inventory management, patch assessment, testing, deployment, and verification. Automate the process where possible to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Incident response and recovery plan: Create and maintain an incident response plan that outlines procedures for detecting, responding to, and recovering from security incidents. Regularly test and update the plan to ensure its effectiveness and alignment with current threats.

Monitoring and logging malicious activities across the network: Implement comprehensive monitoring and logging solutions to detect and analyze suspicious activities. Use SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems to aggregate and correlate logs for real-time threat detection and response.

To mitigate risks associated with End-of-Life (EOL) products: Organizations should proactively identify and assess their criticality, then plan for timely upgrades or replacements

Conclusion

Patching this vulnerability is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and potential data breaches. If left unpatched, attackers with physical access could exploit the flaw to bypass USB Restricted Mode, enabling them to extract sensitive data, install malware, or compromise the device’s security. This poses a significant risk, especially for high-profile individuals, organizations handling sensitive information, and environments where physical security cannot always be guaranteed. Timely patching ensures that security mechanisms remain intact, reducing the risk of exploitation and strengthening overall device protection.