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CVE-2025-46311 Apple CVE debrief

An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. An app may be able to access sensitive user data. The issue affects iOS and iPadOS systems, particularly those managing sensitive user data, which should assess exposure and prioritize patching. The CVE record and NVD vulnerability detail page provide information on the inconsistent user interface issue and the affected versions of iOS and iPadOS.

Vendor
Apple
Product
iOS and iPadOS
CVSS
HIGH 7.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-05-12
Original CVE updated
2026-09-30
Advisory published
2026-05-12
Advisory updated
2026-09-30

Who should care

Defenders responsible for iOS and iPadOS systems, particularly those managing sensitive user data, should assess exposure and prioritize patching.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for affected iOS and iPadOS versions, as an app may be able to access sensitive user data due to the inconsistent user interface issue.

  • An app may be able to access sensitive user data
  • Defenders should verify and apply patches for affected versions
  • Defenders should monitor for suspicious app activity

Technical summary

An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. An app may be able to access sensitive user data due to the inconsistent user interface issue. Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for affected iOS and iPadOS versions. The issue is related to the inconsistent user interface issue and can be addressed by applying patches for affected versions.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for affected iOS and iPadOS versions, as an app may be able to access sensitive user data due to the inconsistent user interface issue.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify and apply patches for affected iOS and iPadOS versions
  • Monitor for suspicious app activity
  • Restrict app permissions to sensitive data

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD vulnerability detail page provide information on the inconsistent user interface issue and the affected versions of iOS and iPadOS.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-46311 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-46311

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2025-46311 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-46311

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.