CVE-2025-30448

This issue was addressed with additional entitlement checks

Critical · published May 12, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An attacker could enable iCloud folder sharing without any authentication! 🔥 This is a serious oversight that needs your attention right away! Think of it like a hotel room where anyone can walk in and access your belongings because the door lock was never bolted. It's a surprising breach of trust, leaving your personal data open to the world! This vulnerability allows malicious actors to share sensitive iCloud folders, potentially exposing your private documents, photos, and settings to unauthorized access. Imagine the chaos if a stranger had the keys to your life, sending your personal data sailing into the wrong hands!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel room where anyone can walk in and access your belongings because the door lock was never bolted. It's a surprising breach of trust, leaving your personal data open to the world! CVE-2025-30448 highlights a flaw in Apple's entitlement checks, which failed to authenticate requests before allowing folder sharing in iCloud. The fix introduced additional checks to ensure that only authorized users can enable sharing features.

What to do

This vulnerability allows malicious actors to share sensitive iCloud folders, potentially exposing your private documents, photos, and settings to unauthorized access. Imagine the chaos if a stranger had the keys to your life, sending your personal data sailing into the wrong hands! Immediately update your devices to iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, or the latest macOS versions (Sequoia 15.4, Sonoma 14.7.6, or Ventura 13.7.6) to patch this critical vulnerability. Don't delay — protect your precious data! You've got this! By taking action now, you’ll lock down your security and keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01016 · 63.0th percentile
Published
2025-05-12T21:42Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 MAY 21:42Z
    This issue was addressed with additional entitlement checks
    cvelistv5