Authentication Flaw in iOS and iPadOS Affecting Private Browsing Features
CVE-2025-30468

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
iOS And iPad OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-30468?

An issue has been identified in iOS and iPadOS where private browsing tabs can be accessed without proper user authentication. This vulnerability underscores potential security risks, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive browsing sessions. Apple has addressed this issue in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 by implementing improved state management, mitigating the risk of accidental information exposure.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 26

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125108

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-30468 : Authentication Flaw in iOS and iPadOS Affecting Private Browsing Features