CVE-2025-43200
What it is
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.
At a glance
- Exploitability
- Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.
- In the wild
- CISA lists this as exploited in real attacks. Treat as urgent.
- Fix
- A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.
Timeline
- ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
- 2025-06-16 Exploited in the wildAdded to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
- PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
- 2025-07-07 Remediation deadlineCISA's due date for federal agencies to fix it
- Last updatedMost recent change to the record
Why it ranks here
- Exploited in the wild: yes, CISA lists it. This puts it above everything that is not.
- Exploit odds: 1.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
- Severity: 4.2 MEDIUM (CVSS).
- Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.
Details
- Published
- Last modified
- Added to CISA KEV
- 2025-06-16
- Exploit probability
- 1.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
- Record status
- Analyzed
Affected
- Apple Ipados < 15.8.4
- Apple Ipados < 16.7.11
- Apple Ipados < 17.7.5
- Apple Ipados < 18.3.1
- Apple Iphone Os < 15.8.4
- Apple Iphone Os ≤ 16.7.11
- Apple Iphone Os ≤ 18.3.1
- Apple macOS < 13.7.4
Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.2
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- High
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- Low
- Integrity
- Low
- Availability
- None
Raw vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Is it in your code?
Hand this to your coding agent. It searches your project for the affected products and checks versions. Nothing leaves your machine.
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Fix and advisories
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122173
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122174
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122345
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122346
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122900
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122901
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122902
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122903
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122904
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122173
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122174
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122345
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122346
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122900
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122901
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122902
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122903
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122904
- https://citizenlab.ca/2025/06/first-forensic-confirmation-of-paragons-ios-mercenary-spyware-finds-journalists-targeted/
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-43200