CVE-2025-43203
MEDIUMCVSS 4/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2025-43203 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7 and iPadOS 18.7, iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7 and iPadOS 18.7, iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. An attacker with physical access to an unlocked device may be able to view an image in the most recently viewed locked note.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 18.7 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 18.7 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125108Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125109Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-43203?
The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7 and iPadOS 18.7, iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. An attacker with physical access to an unlocked device may be able to view an image in the most recently viewed locked note.
How severe is CVE-2025-43203?
CVE-2025-43203 has a CVSS score of 4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43203?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2025-43203?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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