CVE-2025-30438

Name: CVE-2025-30438
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-31T23:15:25.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-30438 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 18.4
Apple	Iphone Os	< 18.4
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.7.5
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.7.5
Apple	Macos	>= 15.0, < 15.4
Apple	Tvos	< 18.4
Apple	Visionos	< 2.4
Apple	Watchos	< 11.4

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122371Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122374Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122375Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122376Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122377Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122378Release Notes, Vendor 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 Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 31, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-30438?

How severe is CVE-2025-30438?

CVE-2025-30438 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-30438?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-30438?

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Source: NVD / NIST