CVE-2025-43200
MediumExploitedPublic exploitThis issue was addressed with improved checks.
Published Jun 16, 2025 · Updated Sep 24, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-43200 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.2 v3.1) affecting iPadOS (Apple), Iphone OS (Apple), macOS (Apple) and 3 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 11, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 1.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including iPadOS 15.8.4, iPadOS 16.7.11, iPadOS 17.7.5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
4.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
1.2%
Higher than 67.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jun 16, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 11, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 16, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jun 16, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
10 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| iPadOSApple | See advisory | 15.8.4 |
| Iphone OSApple | See advisory | 15.8.4 |
| macOSApple | See advisory | 13.7.4 |
| visionOSApple | See advisory | 2.3.1 |
| watchOSApple | See advisory | 11.3.1 |
Patched Releases
iPadOS
15.8.4, 16.7.11, 17.7.5, 18.3.1
Iphone OS
15.8.4
macOS
13.7.4, 14.7.4, 15.3.1
visionOS
2.3.1
watchOS
11.3.1
iOS and iPadOS
15.8.4, 16.7.11, 18.3.1
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 11, 2025
Publicly disclosed
Jun 16, 2025
Added to CISA KEV
Jun 16, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 16, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jun 16, 2025
Last updated
Sep 24, 2026
References
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/122173
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/122174
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/122345
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/122346
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/122900
FAQ
Common Questions.
This issue was addressed with improved checks.
Affected: iPadOS (Apple); Iphone OS (Apple); macOS (Apple), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 11, 2025.
Yes. It was added on Jun 16, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Jul 7, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including iPadOS 15.8.4, iPadOS 16.7.11, iPadOS 17.7.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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