How severe is CVE-2025-24221?

CVE-2025-24221 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-24221 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-24221?

CVE-2025-24221 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24221?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-24221 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-24221 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-8971.

When was CVE-2025-24221 published?

CVE-2025-24221 was published on 2025-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-24221

CVE-2025-24221 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-8971
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2025-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed with improved data access restriction. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, iPadOS 17.7.6, visionOS 2.4. Sensitive keychain data may be accessible from an iOS backup.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-24221?: This issue was addressed with improved data access restriction. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, iPadOS 17.7.6, visionOS 2.4. Sensitive keychain data may be accessible from an iOS backup.
How severe is CVE-2025-24221?: CVE-2025-24221 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-24221 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-24221?: CVE-2025-24221 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24221?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-24221 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-24221 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-8971.
When was CVE-2025-24221 published?: CVE-2025-24221 was published on 2025-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:visionos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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