STIGQter: STIG Summary: Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 13 May 2026:

Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 must not allow non-DOD applications to access DOD data.

DISA Rule

SV-268017r1137824_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-268017

Group Title

PP-MDF-333280

Rule Version

AIOS-18-009700

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002530 - Maintain a separate execution domain for each executing system process.
• CCI-002233 - Prevent the organization-defined software from executing at higher privilege levels than users executing the software.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install a configuration profile to prevent non-DOD applications from accessing DOD data.

Check Contents

Review configuration settings to confirm "Allow documents from managed apps in unmanaged apps" is disabled.

This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad.

Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review.

In the iOS management tool, verify "Allow documents from managed apps in unmanaged apps" is unchecked.

Alternatively, verify the text "<key>allowOpenFromManagedToUnmanaged</key><false/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file).

On the iOS device:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap "General".
3. Tap "VPN & Device Management".
4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the restrictions policy.
5. Tap "Restrictions".
6. Verify "Opening documents from managed to unmanaged apps not allowed" is listed.

If "Allow documents from managed apps in unmanaged apps" is checked in the iOS management tool, "<key>allowOpenFromManagedToUnmanaged</key><true/>" appears in the configuration profile, or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad does not list "Opening documents from managed to unmanaged apps not allowed", this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-268017

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AIOS-18-009700

Severity Override Guidance

Review configuration settings to confirm "Allow documents from managed apps in unmanaged apps" is disabled.

This check procedure is performed on both the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool and the iPhone and iPad.

Note: If an organization has multiple configuration profiles, the check procedure must be performed on the relevant configuration profiles applicable to the scope of the review.

In the iOS management tool, verify "Allow documents from managed apps in unmanaged apps" is unchecked.

Alternatively, verify the text "<key>allowOpenFromManagedToUnmanaged</key><false/>" appears in the configuration profile (.mobileconfig file).

On the iOS device:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap "General".
3. Tap "VPN & Device Management".
4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the iOS management tool containing the restrictions policy.
5. Tap "Restrictions".
6. Verify "Opening documents from managed to unmanaged apps not allowed" is listed.

If "Allow documents from managed apps in unmanaged apps" is checked in the iOS management tool, "<key>allowOpenFromManagedToUnmanaged</key><true/>" appears in the configuration profile, or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad does not list "Opening documents from managed to unmanaged apps not allowed", this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5650