CVE-2025-43230
MEDIUMCVSS 4/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2025-43230 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with additional permissions checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, iPadOS 17.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.6, tvOS 18.6, visionOS 2.6, watchOS 11.6. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with additional permissions checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, iPadOS 17.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.6, tvOS 18.6, visionOS 2.6, watchOS 11.6. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
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 | < 17.7.9 |
| Apple | Ipados | >= 18.0, < 18.6 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 18.6 |
| Apple | Macos | < 15.6 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 18.6 |
| Apple | Visionos | < 2.6 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 11.6 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124147Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- 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/124153Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124154Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124155Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-43230?
The issue was addressed with additional permissions checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, iPadOS 17.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.6, tvOS 18.6, visionOS 2.6, watchOS 11.6. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2025-43230?
CVE-2025-43230 has a CVSS score of 4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43230?
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-2025-43230?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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