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 disable the installation of alternative marketplace apps.

DISA Rule

SV-268065r1031245_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-268065

Group Title

PP-MDF-993300

Rule Version

AIOS-18-014900

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

Install a configuration profile to disable the installation of alternative marketplace apps. This a supervised-only control.

Check Contents

This is a supervised-only control. If the iPhone or iPad being reviewed is not supervised by the MDM, this control is automatically a finding.

This check procedure is performed on both the device 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 marketplace app installation" is unchecked.

On the iPhone and iPad 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 "Marketplace app installation not allowed" is listed.

If "Marketplace app installation" is not disabled in the management tool, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-268065

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AIOS-18-014900

Severity Override Guidance

Check Content Reference

Target Key

5650