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MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2025-43537

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 mod...

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AppleIpados< 18.7.5
AppleIphone Os< 18.7.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-43537?

CVE-2025-43537 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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 mod...

How severe is CVE-2025-43537?

CVE-2025-43537 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-43537?

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