CVE-2025-43537
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. Restoring a...
- Published
- Feb 11, 2026
- Updated
- Apr 2, 2026
- Assigning CNA
- apple
- Evidence observed
- Aug 8, 2026
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NLow · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 41.3%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
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Summary
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files.
Sources
1- CVE-2025-43537Informational
Cybersecurity Researcher | Apple Security Credit (CVE-2025-43537) | Vulnerability Research & Responsible Disclosure
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