CVE-2025-30465

CVE-2025-30465 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-276.

Key facts

Description

A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iPadOS 17.7.6, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. A shortcut may be able to access files that are normally inaccessible to the Shortcuts app.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-30465?
A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iPadOS 17.7.6, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.5. A shortcut may be able to access files that are normally inaccessible to the Shortcuts app.
How severe is CVE-2025-30465?
CVE-2025-30465 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-30465 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-30465?
CVE-2025-30465 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-2025-30465?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-30465 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-30465 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-8901.
When was CVE-2025-30465 published?
CVE-2025-30465 was published on 2025-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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