Access Issue in Apple Products Allows Unauthorized AirPlay Commands
CVE-2025-24271

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
TV OS
iOS And iPad OS
iPad OS
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 April 2025

Summary

An access control vulnerability was identified in various Apple operating systems that could allow an unauthorized user on the same network to send AirPlay commands to a signed-in Mac without requiring pairing. This issue highlights potential risks for users, as it could lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of devices. Apple has addressed this issue with improved access restrictions in the latest versions of macOS, tvOS, iPadOS, and visionOS, emphasizing the importance of keeping devices updated to mitigate security risks.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 18.4

iPadOS < 17.7

macOS < 15.4

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122377
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122371
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122372

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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