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MEDIUM · 6.8

CVE-2025-43534

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. A user with physical access to an iOS device may be able to...

Vulnerability Description

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. A user with physical access to an iOS device may be able to bypass Activation Lock.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
PHYSICAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AppleIpados< 18.7.7
AppleIphone Os< 18.7.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-43534?

CVE-2025-43534 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. A user with physical access to an iOS device may be able to...

How severe is CVE-2025-43534?

CVE-2025-43534 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-43534?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os.