Summary:
Apple’s AirPlay protocol, recently found to have 23 critical vulnerabilities, is putting enterprise environments at risk in ways few companies are prepared to handle. While Apple’s patching efforts are underway, the issue goes deeper—especially for businesses using internal or employee-facing iOS apps. This blog explores the workplace risks associated with AirPlay, outlines why traditional device-level protections fall short, and introduces Appdome’s newest defense: Block AirPlay, designed to stop unauthorized mirroring before data exposure happens.
The Enterprise Side of the AirPlay Vulnerability
Following Oligo Security’s discovery of 23 AirPlay protocol vulnerabilities—two of which (CVE-2025-24252 and CVE-2025-24132) allow wormable zero-click RCE (Remote Code Execution)—most of the public conversation has centered around personal device risk. But enterprises, especially those running internal iOS apps for employees, should be paying close attention.
Here’s why:
Unintended Data Exposure: AirPlay enables wireless screen mirroring, and in an enterprise setting, that means sensitive business information—customer data, intellectual property, internal dashboards—can be projected onto nearby AirPlay receivers without oversight. Employees may unknowingly mirror app screens to unauthorized devices.
Device Impersonation: AirPlay’s discovery protocol can be spoofed. An attacker impersonating an Apple TV or similar device on the same Wi-Fi network could intercept mirrored content or inject malicious payloads, creating a real-time data breach vector.
Network Vulnerabilities: AirPlay requires local network access, making it an ideal target for lateral movement. Exploiting protocol flaws, attackers can hijack sessions, execute code, and pivot into enterprise systems from a compromised device.
Unauthorized Access: Many AirPlay receivers are misconfigured—running with weak passwords or no authentication at all. That leaves the door open for unauthorized users to intercept or display corporate content, including sensitive screens from internal apps.
Lack of Monitoring: AirPlay traffic typically evades traditional endpoint detection and network monitoring tools. That makes enforcement of mobile DLP policies and app-level security controls difficult—unless protections are embedded inside the app itself.
AirPlay in Internal Apps: The Case for App-Level Controls
IT and security leaders are asking the right questions: Should we allow AirPlay in our internal iOS apps? Can we monitor for it? Control it? Prevent misuse?
The truth is, device-level controls aren’t enough, especially in BYOD environments. Enterprises need security that travels with the app—inside the app runtime—where it can detect risky behaviors like screen mirroring, screen recording, and external sharing in real time.
To address these workplace-specific risks, Appdome recently released a new dynamic defense plugin: Block AirPlay.
This dynamic, no-code feature allows enterprise teams to:
- Prevent AirPlay-based screen mirroring on iOS devices running enterprise apps
- Stop unauthorized visual exposure of sensitive app content
- Block connections to untrusted or spoofed AirPlay-compatible devices
- Enforce enterprise data protection standards
By embedding Appdome’s Block AirPlay into internal apps, security teams can control exactly how (and whether) content is shared—without relying on employees to toggle OS settings.
App-Level Threat Prevention for BYOD and Enterprise Devices
Whether your workforce uses personal iPhones or company-managed iPads, Appdome ensures consistent protection by embedding defenses directly into the mobile app—not the device. This approach is ideal for:
- Remote teams using corporate apps on personal devices
- Sales, healthcare, and logistics teams with sensitive field data
- Enterprise mobility programs seeking zero-trust enforcement
The AirBorne vulnerability is just the latest example of how consumer features can become enterprise liabilities. When unmanaged, screen sharing and mirroring create silent but dangerous threat vectors inside mobile apps—often without detection.
With Block AirPlay and real-time threat intelligence, internal app teams can prevent data leaks, enforce policy, and meet compliance goals—all without sacrificing user experience or development speed.
Let your apps say “no” to unauthorized screen sharing—automatically.
