What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-24221?

CVE-2025-24221 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Which versions of Apple are affected by CVE-2025-24221?

Organizations using This face notable risk from CVE-2025-24221, a incorrect authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 7.5.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-24221?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Apple CVE-2025-24221

HIGH

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2025-03-31 product-security@apple.com

Apple Authentication Bypass

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:34 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 31, 2025 - 23:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

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

AnalysisAI

This issue was addressed with improved data access restriction. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. This issue was addressed with improved data access restriction. This issue is fixed in visionOS 2.4, iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, iPadOS 17.7.6. Sensitive keychain data may be accessible from an iOS backup. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Visionos.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.