CVE-2012-3741 json
The Restrictions (aka Parental Controls) implementation in Apple iOS before 6 does not properly handle purchase attempts after a Disable Re…
published 2012-09-20 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-3688
- cvss
- 1.9
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 28%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Restrictions (aka Parental Controls) implementation in Apple iOS before 6 does not properly handle purchase attempts after a Disable Restrictions action, which allows local users to bypass an intended Apple ID authentication step via an app that performs purchase transactions.
Exploit prediction
0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 28% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 1.9 | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00003.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT5503
vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/78721
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-3741
- NVD CVE-2012-3741
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