Apple has released an emergency safety update for iOS and iPados – iOS 18.3.1 and iPados 18.3.1. Updates are now available to download and Apple has urged users to download it immediately to protect their devices from a serious zero-day vulnerability. In its safety note, the company revealed that this vulnerability has already been exploited in “highly sophisticated” targeted attacks, and therefore it is necessary to set up updates without delays without iPhone and iPad users.

The vulnerability in Apple devices tracked as CVE-2025-24200, initially discovered and reported by the Bill Marczak of the Civil Lab. Now with the new update, Apple has highlighted that the blame is an authority issue that can allow the attackers to bypass important security facilities, including USB restricted mode, a safety measure locked equipment Is designed to prevent unauthorized access to.
“Apple knows about a report that the issue can be exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific target persons,” says Apple.

What does a new update from apple fix

According to Apple, the vulnerability of the a-flagged zero-day affects the USB restricted mode, a security facility that was introduced in iOS 11.4.1 ago about seven years ago. This feature when the device has been locked for more than an hour, the USB goods are closed by installing a data connection.

This discovered defects can now allow the attackers to disable this feature, highlighting potentially sensitive data. Apple has also said that this vulnerability can be exploited in physical attacks, where hackers can get direct access to the target device.

Affected equipment

The vulnerability affects a wide range of apple devices, including:

• iPhone XS and later models
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (third generation and later)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (first generation and later)
• IPad Air (3 generations and later)
• iPad (7th generation and later)
• iPad Mini (5th generation and later)
• Old models like iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2 generations), iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and iPad (6th generation)

Update is now available

While the risk is high, Apple has provided fix in iOS 18.3.1, iPados 18.3.1, and iPados 17.7.5.

How to install update

To update your iPhone or iPad:

-Connect to the E-Affection. Ensure that the connection is stable without any interruption.

– Now go to the “Settings” app on your iPhone or iPad.

– Tap on the next “normal” and then choose the “software update”.

– If update – iOS 18.3.1, iPados 18.3.1, or iPados 17.7.5- Tap “Download and Install”.

Now follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

– Once the update is installed, your device will be automatically restarted.