Need Apple Security Contact for Urgent Vulnerability Disclosure

I have discovered a serious, high-impact security vulnerability affecting iOS and iCloud devices.




Attempts to report through the standard bug bounty portal have failed due to possible interference, and I’m concerned my findings are not reaching Apple Security.




Could Apple please provide an official phone number or direct contact that I can call from a secure line to discuss this responsibly?




This is a good-faith attempt to ensure Apple receives the information safely.

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 4, 2025 8:39 PM

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Aug 4, 2025 11:20 PM in response to Never-giveup

Your statement — “I am not here to share sensitive data publicly, only to prompt the appropriate team at Apple to reach out directly…” — is well-intentioned, but it’s also quite open-ended. Unfortunately, large organizations like Apple typically don’t respond to vague or indirect outreach, especially via public forums.


To increase the likelihood of being heard, it’s important to follow their documented procedures as closely as possible. If traditional reporting channels have failed, consider including verifiable metadata, a brief but compelling summary (without exposing sensitive details), or even using a trusted intermediary (such as CERT or a security researcher network) to help escalate the matter.



Get details on providing logs, reproducible test cases, and other information that will help Apple Inc. investigate and diagnose your reported issues.


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In short, while your approach is responsible, it may not be sufficient to prompt a response from Apple. Clarity, specificity, and adherence to protocol often speak louder than intent alone.


Aug 4, 2025 9:13 PM in response to Never-giveup

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Aug 4, 2025 11:08 PM in response to SravanKrA

Yes, I understand this, and I had anticipated this outcome. My intention is simply to get Apple’s attention in a safe and responsible way.




I’ve made many attempts to report serious security findings directly through the proper channels, but each attempt has failed—likely due to technical or security issues on my side. This post is my last resort to establish a secure method of communication with Apple Security.




I realize the Community forum isn’t designed for this type of report, and I apologize if my post has caused any inconvenience. My goal is not to share sensitive information here but to prompt Apple to contact me directly so I can disclose these findings safely.




Thank you for understanding

Aug 5, 2025 12:16 AM in response to SravanKrA

Thank you for taking the time to reply and offer guidance—it’s greatly appreciated.




We have in fact followed all the recommended procedures for reporting this to Apple, including providing logs, technical data, and reproducible evidence through the proper channels. Unfortunately, every attempt has failed due to technical and security issues on my side, preventing the information from reaching the right team.




As I mentioned in my previous post, this was simply a last-resort idea—completely out of the blue—in the hope it might be noticed and escalated internally to Apple’s security team. I’ve even tried to collaborate with a well-known pen-testing team to assist with escalation, but was unable to proceed due to technical complications.




I fully understand this forum isn’t intended for these types of disclosures and apologize for stepping outside its normal purpose. This will be a one-time post in this matter. I just wanted to try every possible avenue to ensure Apple is made aware.




Thank you again to everyone for your support and replies.

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