CVE-2025-43537

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.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
AppleiOS and iPadOS0 < 18.7.5affected
AppleiOS and iPadOS0 < 26.2affected

Weaknesses

  • Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: partial

References