How severe is CVE-2025-30428?

CVE-2025-30428 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-30428 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-30428?

CVE-2025-30428 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-30428?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-30428 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-30428 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-8925.

When was CVE-2025-30428 published?

CVE-2025-30428 was published on 2025-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-30428

CVE-2025-30428 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-305.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-8925
Weakness: CWE-305
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2025-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, iPadOS 17.7.6. Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-30428?: This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, iPadOS 17.7.6. Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication.
How severe is CVE-2025-30428?: CVE-2025-30428 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-30428 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-30428?: CVE-2025-30428 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-30428?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-30428 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-30428 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-8925.
When was CVE-2025-30428 published?: CVE-2025-30428 was published on 2025-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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

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