CVE-2013-5161: Passcode Lock in Apple iOS before 7.0.2 does not properly manage the lock state, which allows physically pr...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affected Apple iOS before 7.0.2. Someone with physical access to a locked device could bypass the intended passcode requirement in limited ways, including opening Camera or viewing the list of recently opened apps. The main business concern is data exposure from unmanaged or legacy devices, not remote compromise. Exposure is limited to devices still running Apple iOS before 7.0.2. The affected metadata is incomplete, but the CVE description identifies the vulnerable version range. Practical risk depends on whether such devices remain in inventory and can be physically accessed. Treat this as a legacy mobile-device hygiene issue. It is not evidenced as remotely exploitable or actively exploited, but any remaining pre-7.0.2 iOS device can undermine passcode-based protection if physically handled by an attacker. Mitigation focus: Identify devices running Apple iOS versions earlier than 7.0.2.; Update affected devices to iOS 7.0.2 or later where supported.; Remove or isolate unsupported legacy devices from business use..

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Jun 14, 2026, 15:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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