STIGQter: STIG Summary: Apple iOS/iPadOS 26 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 13 May 2026:

Apple iOS/iPadOS 26 must delete eSIM content when the device is erased.

DISA Rule

SV-278826r1150725_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-278826

Group Title

PP-MDF-993300

Rule Version

AIOS-26-015100

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001033 - Defines circumstances requiring sanitization of portable storage devices prior to connecting such devices to the system.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install a configuration profile to delete eSIM content when the device is erased.

Configuration Profile Key: forcePreserveESIMOnErase

Check Contents

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 "Preserve eSIM content when device is erased" 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 "Preserve eSIM content when device is erased" is not listed.

If "Preserve eSIM content when device is erased" is not disabled in the management tool or on the Apple device "Preserve eSIM content when device is erased" is listed, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-278826

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AIOS-26-015100

Severity Override Guidance

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 "Preserve eSIM content when device is erased" 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 "Preserve eSIM content when device is erased" is not listed.

If "Preserve eSIM content when device is erased" is not disabled in the management tool or on the Apple device "Preserve eSIM content when device is erased" is listed, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5723