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CVE-2024-40852
- Severity: medium (CVSS 5.3 v3.1)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 0.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2024-09-17 · updated 2026-06-17
- Weakness: CWE-862
Description
This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. An attacker may be able to see recent photos without authentication in Assistive Access.
Affected products
- Apple iPadOS: before 18.0 — fixed in 18.0
- Apple Iphone Os: before 18.0 — fixed in 18.0
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: Apple iPadOS 18.0; Apple Iphone Os 18.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
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