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CVE-2025-43200Exploited in the wildNVD status: Analyzed

Apple Multiple Products Unspecified

Published Updated By the CyberSecBulletin desk

CVE-2025-43200 is a medium-severity vulnerability in iOS and iPadOS from Apple, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.2 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. The record lists versions 15.8.4, 16.7.11, 18.3.1 as the first without the flaw, so updating iOS and iPadOS to one of those releases or later removes the exposure. CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue on June 16, 2025, which means attacks have been observed in the wild.

Patch now

Attackers are already exploiting this vulnerability, according to CISA.

What to do

  1. Update iOS and iPadOS to 15.8.4 or 16.7.11 or 18.3.1, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
  2. Update iPadOS to 17.7.5 or a later version.
  3. Update macOS to 13.7.4 or 14.7.4 or 15.3.1, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
  4. CISA's required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
  5. Read the advisory on support.apple.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
  6. Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
  7. Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
AppleiOS and iPadOSbefore 15.8.4; before 16.7.11; before 18.3.115.8.4, 16.7.11, 18.3.1
AppleiPadOSbefore 17.7.517.7.5
ApplemacOSbefore 13.7.4; before 14.7.4; before 15.3.113.7.4, 14.7.4, 15.3.1
ApplevisionOSbefore 2.3.12.3.1
ApplewatchOSbefore 11.3.111.3.1
AppleIphone OSbefore 15.8.4; 16.0 through 16.7.11; 17.0 through 18.3.115.8.4

Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.

How the severity score breaks down

Attack vector
NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
Attack complexity
HighSuccess depends on conditions outside the attacker's control.
Privileges required
NoneNo account or login is needed.
User interaction
RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
Scope
UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
Confidentiality
LowSome restricted data can be read.
Integrity
LowLimited modification of data is possible.
Availability
NoneAvailability is not affected.

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N. Scored by CISA (ADP).

Official description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.8.4 and iPadOS 15.8.4, iOS 16.7.11 and iPadOS 16.7.11, iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1, iPadOS 17.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.3.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.4, macOS Ventura 13.7.4, visionOS 2.3.1, watchOS 11.3.1. A logic issue existed when processing a maliciously crafted photo or video shared via an iCloud Link. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. Added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue.
  3. CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: active, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
  4. Deadline for US federal agencies to remediate, set by CISA.
  5. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

References

Third-party and government advisories

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