CVE-2025-43220
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.78%
Last modified
CVE-2025-43220 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iPadOS 17.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iPadOS 17.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. An app may be able to access protected user data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.7.9 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.7.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.7.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.6 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124148Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124149Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124150Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124151Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-43220?
This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iPadOS 17.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. An app may be able to access protected user data.
How severe is CVE-2025-43220?
CVE-2025-43220 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43220?
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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