CVE-2025-43503

Published Nov 4, 2025

Last updated a month ago

Overview

AI description

Automated description summarized from trusted sources.

CVE-2025-43503 is a user interface spoofing vulnerability affecting Apple Safari and related operating systems, including watchOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS. The vulnerability stems from inconsistent state management in the browser's UI, which allows malicious websites to display deceptive interface elements. This flaw can trick users into believing they are interacting with legitimate browser or system dialogs, potentially leading to phishing attacks or unauthorized actions. The vulnerability impacts Safari versions prior to 26.1 and corresponding OS versions before 26.1. The issue was addressed by Apple with improved state management in later updates.

Description
An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 26.1, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, Safari 26.1, visionOS 26.1. Visiting a malicious website may lead to user interface spoofing.
Source
product-security@apple.com
NVD status
Analyzed
Products
safari, ipados, iphone_os, visionos, watchos

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Secondary
Base score
4.3
Impact score
1.4
Exploitability score
2.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Severity
MEDIUM

Weaknesses

134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CWE-290

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations