iOS 26.2 Passcode Logic Flaw on Face ID Enrollment
CVE-2025-46286 Published on January 9, 2026
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-46286 is exploitable with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
A product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-46286
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Affected Versions
Apple iOS and iPadOS:- Version unspecified and below 26.2 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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