A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. A user with physical access to an iOS device may be able to bypass Activation Lock.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Physical
Requires physical access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service
CVSS Vector v3.1
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 4
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
|
Apple Ipados
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— |
18.7.7
|
|
Apple Ipados
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
26.0
|
26.2
|
|
Apple Iphone_Os
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— |
18.7.7
|
|
Apple Iphone_Os
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
26.0
|
26.2
|