STIGQter 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 ability to hide apps.

DISA Rule

SV-272169r1067622_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-272169

Group Title

PP-MDF-993300

Rule Version

AIOS-18-015600

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install a configuration profile to disable hiding apps on iPhones and iPads.

Check Contents

This check procedure is performed on 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 Apps to be hidden" is unchecked.

On the iPhone and iPad device:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap "Apps".
3. At the bottom of the list of Apps, tap "Hidden Apps".
4. Verify there are no hidden apps listed.

If "Allow Apps to be hidden" is not disabled in the management tool or there are hidden apps installed on enterprise iPhones and iPads, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-272169

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AIOS-18-015600

Severity Override Guidance

This check procedure is performed on 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 Apps to be hidden" is unchecked.

On the iPhone and iPad device:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap "Apps".
3. At the bottom of the list of Apps, tap "Hidden Apps".
4. Verify there are no hidden apps listed.

If "Allow Apps to be hidden" is not disabled in the management tool or there are hidden apps installed on enterprise iPhones and iPads, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5650