Apple iOS and iPadOS Face ID Stolen Device Protection Bypass Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in iOS and iPadOS that allows an attacker with physical access to the device to disable Stolen Device Protection. This issue is related to the Face ID feature and was addressed in the latest version of both operating systems.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to disable Stolen Device Protection on the affected device.

Remediation

Users can update to iOS 17.5 or iPadOS 17.5 to address this vulnerability.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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