Apple iOS/iPadOS 26 must delete eSIM content when the device is erased.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-278826 | AIOS-26-015100 | SV-278826r1150725_rule | CCI-001033 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| An eSIM may contain sensitive DOD data and must be wiped of data when the mobile device is wiped to protect sensitive data from exposure. SFR ID: FMT_MOF_EXT.1.2 #47 | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Apple iOS/iPadOS 26 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2026-05-13 | |||
Related Frameworks
1 mapping across 3 frameworks
Related Frameworks
SCF0 mappings
No source states a mapping between these directly.
Also reachable in 3 hops (3) derived by us, not asserted by any source
Each of these is a route we composed by chaining published mappings. No publisher states a relationship between the two endpoints.
- DISA STIG Benchmark (XCCDF)V1R3intersects(normalised)
- DISA CCI List2025-01-23equal to(normalised)
- SCF Secure Traceability Relationship Mapping (STRM)2026.2intersects
- DISA STIG Benchmark (XCCDF)V1R3intersects(normalised)
- DISA CCI List2025-01-23equal to(normalised)
- SCF Secure Traceability Relationship Mapping (STRM)2026.2intersects
- DISA STIG Benchmark (XCCDF)V1R3intersects(normalised)
- DISA CCI List2025-01-23equal to(normalised)
- SCF Secure Traceability Relationship Mapping (STRM)2026.2intersects
NIST 800-530 mappings
No source states a mapping between these directly.
Also reachable in 2 hops (1) derived by us, not asserted by any source
Each of these is a route we composed by chaining published mappings. No publisher states a relationship between the two endpoints.
- DISA STIG Benchmark (XCCDF)V1R3intersects(normalised)
- DISA CCI List2025-01-23equal to(normalised)
CCI1 mapping
CCI-001033
1.00
- DISA STIG Benchmark (XCCDF)V1R3intersects(normalised)
Details
Check Text (C-278826r1150725_chk)
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.
Fix Text (F-83265r1150724_fix)
Install a configuration profile to delete eSIM content when the device is erased.
Configuration Profile Key: forcePreserveESIMOnErase