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 disable automatic downloads of apps purchased on other Apple devices.

DISA Rule

SV-278836r1151208_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-278836

Group Title

PP-MDF-993300

Rule Version

AIOS-26-016400

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

Install a configuration profile to disable "Allow automatic app downloads". This is a supervised-only control.

Configuration Profile Key: allowAutomaticAppDownloads

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Review configuration settings to confirm it is disabled.

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.

If the iPhone or iPad being reviewed is supervised by the MDM, follow these procedures:

This check procedure is performed on both the device management tool and the iPhone and iPad device.

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/iPadOS management tool, verify "Allow automatic app downloads" is unchecked.

On the iPhone/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 "Automatic downloading apps not allowed" is listed.

If "Automatic downloading apps" is not disabled in the management tool or on the Apple device "Automatic downloading apps not allowed" is not listed, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-278836

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AIOS-26-016400

Severity Override Guidance

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Target Key

5723