CVE-2025-43537

Published Feb 11, 2026

Last updated 16 days ago

Overview

Description
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files.
Source
product-security@apple.com
NVD status
Modified
Products
ipados, iphone_os

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
5.5
Impact score
3.6
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Severity
MEDIUM

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
NVD-CWE-noinfo
134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CWE-22

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.