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 implement the management setting: require the user to enter a password when connecting to an AirPlay-enabled device.

DISA Rule

SV-268031r1031211_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-268031

Group Title

PP-MDF-993300

Rule Version

AIOS-18-010900

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

• CCI-000067 - Employ automated mechanisms to monitor remote access methods.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install a configuration profile to require the user to enter a password when connecting to an AirPlay-enabled device.

Check Contents

Review configuration settings to confirm "Require passcode on outgoing AirPlay request" is enabled.

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 Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Require passcode on outgoing AirPlay request" is checked.

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

On the iPhone and iPad:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap "General".
3. Tap "VPN & Device Management".
4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool containing the restrictions policy.
5. Tap "Restrictions".
6. Verify "AirPlay outgoing requests pairing password enforced" is listed.

If "Require passcode on outgoing AirPlay request" is unchecked in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, "<key>forceAirPlayOutgoingRequestsPairingPassword</key><true/>" appears in the configuration profile, or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad does not list "AirPlay outgoing requests pairing password enforced", this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-268031

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AIOS-18-010900

Severity Override Guidance

Review configuration settings to confirm "Require passcode on outgoing AirPlay request" is enabled.

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 Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, verify "Require passcode on outgoing AirPlay request" is checked.

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

On the iPhone and iPad:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap "General".
3. Tap "VPN & Device Management".
4. Tap the Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool containing the restrictions policy.
5. Tap "Restrictions".
6. Verify "AirPlay outgoing requests pairing password enforced" is listed.

If "Require passcode on outgoing AirPlay request" is unchecked in the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool, "<key>forceAirPlayOutgoingRequestsPairingPassword</key><true/>" appears in the configuration profile, or the restrictions policy on the iPhone and iPad does not list "AirPlay outgoing requests pairing password enforced", this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5650