CVE-2025-46286

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Publication date: 2026-01-09

Last updated on: 2026-01-09

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. Restoring from a backup may prevent passcode from being required immediately after Face ID enrollment.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-01-09

Last Modified

2026-01-09

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2026-01-10

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-04

NVD

CVE-2025-46286

EUVD

EUVD-2025-206272

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apple	ios	to 26.2 (inc)
apple	ipad_os	to 26.2 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-288	The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a logic issue related to the validation process in iOS and iPadOS. Specifically, when restoring from a backup, the device may not require the passcode immediately after Face ID enrollment, potentially allowing bypass of the expected security step. This issue has been fixed in iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 with improved validation.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow an attacker to bypass the immediate passcode requirement after Face ID enrollment when restoring from a backup, potentially reducing the security of the device and allowing unauthorized access.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your devices to iOS 26.2 or iPadOS 26.2, as these versions contain the fix for this vulnerability. Additionally, be aware that restoring from a backup may prevent the passcode from being required immediately after Face ID enrollment, so consider this when restoring devices.

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