CVE-2025-43280

Name: CVE-2025-43280
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-10-15T20:15:34.893+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-43280 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was resolved by not loading remote images. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was resolved by not loading remote images. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6. Forwarding an email could display remote images in Mail in Lockdown Mode.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

9.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-940

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 18.6
Apple	Iphone Os	< 18.6

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/124147Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 15, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43280?

The issue was resolved by not loading remote images. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6. Forwarding an email could display remote images in Mail in Lockdown Mode.

How severe is CVE-2025-43280?

CVE-2025-43280 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43280?

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-2025-43280?

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Source: NVD / NIST