Logic Issue in Apple iOS and iPadOS Requiring Improved Validation
CVE-2025-46286

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
iOS And iPad OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 January 2026

What is CVE-2025-46286?

A logic issue was identified in Apple iOS and iPadOS where improved validation processes were necessary for the Face ID enrollment mechanism. The vulnerability could allow a condition where restoring from a backup prevented the immediate requirement of a passcode after Face ID setup. This issue has been addressed in iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, enhancing the security around Face ID enrollment and user authentication.

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Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 26.2

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125884

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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