Vulnerability Description
This issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5, tvOS 18.4, visionOS 2.4, watchOS 11.4. A malicious app may be able to dismiss the system notification on the Lock Screen that a recording was started.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 18.4 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 18.4 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.7.5 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 18.4 |
| Apple | Visionos | < 2.4 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 11.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122371Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122374Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122375Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122376Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122377Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122378Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/10
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/11
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/12
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/13
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/4
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/8
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/9
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122376Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-30438?
CVE-2025-30438 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). This issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5, tvOS 18.4, visionOS 2.4, wat...
How severe is CVE-2025-30438?
CVE-2025-30438 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-30438?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Visionos.