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CVE-2025-43200 CISA KEV · Actively exploited

Vulnerability in Apple Ipados

CVSS score

4.2

EPSS probability

%1.2

Risk score

0.1

Published

1 y ago

OverviewPublic Exploits (0)NewsroomVulnerability Timeline
Mitigation available

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach CVE AI Research

CVE-2025-43200 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

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.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-43200 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1appleipados View
2appleipados View
3appleipados View
4appleipados View
5appleiphone os View
6appleiphone os View
7appleiphone os View
8applemacos View
9applemacos View
10applemacos View
11applevisionos View
12applewatchos View
13appleMultiple Products View
Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 13

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
4.2CVSS V31MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NNVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Workaround

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Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.
Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Until a patch is confirmed, follow the vendor advisory; do not read an unknown status as “no patch”.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

This CVE is marked as actively exploited in the CISA KEV catalogue, but no verified, downloadable public PoC or Metasploit module has been found yet. Evidence of active exploitation does not mean that public exploit code exists.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-43200 is associated with the following CWEs:

CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CWE-20: Improper Input Validation

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-43200 weaknesses.

CAPEC-66: SQL InjectionCAPEC-126: Path TraversalCAPEC-28: OS Command Injection

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden
PermissionsGerekmiyor
UserGerekiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122173vendor-advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/122174vendor-advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/122345vendor-advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/122346vendor-advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/122900vendor-advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/122901vendor-advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/122902vendor-advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/122903vendor-advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/122904vendor-advisoryhttps://citizenlab.ca/2025/06/first-forensic-confirmation-of-paragons-ios-mercenary-spyware-finds-journalists-targeted/nvd

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

4.2 / 10
Attack VectorNetworkComplexityHighPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.RequiredConfidentialityHighIntegrityLowAvailabilityNone

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredNone required
User Interaction—
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)High
Integrity (Bütünlük)Low
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)None

Geçici çözüm

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