CVE-2025-43200

Name: CVE-2025-43200
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-06-16T22:16:41.12+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.2/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 1.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-43200 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.2/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.01%

58.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jul 7, 2025.

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 15.8.4
Apple	Ipados	>= 16.0, < 16.7.11
Apple	Ipados	>= 17.0, < 17.7.5
Apple	Ipados	>= 18.0, < 18.3.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.8.4
Apple	Iphone Os	>= 16.0, <= 16.7.11
Apple	Iphone Os	>= 17.0, <= 18.3.1
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.7.4
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.7.4
Apple	Macos	>= 15.0, < 15.3.1
Apple	Visionos	< 2.3.1
Apple	Watchos	< 11.3.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122173Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122174Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122345Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122346Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122900Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122901Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122902Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122903Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122904Vendor Advisory
https://citizenlab.ca/2025/06/first-forensic-confirmation-of-paragons-ios-mercenary-spyware-finds-journalists-targeted/Press/Media Coverage
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-43200US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jun 16, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43200?

How severe is CVE-2025-43200?

CVE-2025-43200 has a CVSS score of 4.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43200?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST