CVE-2025-43498

Name: CVE-2025-43498
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-04T02:15:52.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-43498 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, visionOS 26.1. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, visionOS 26.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 26.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 26.1
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.8.2
Apple	Macos	>= 15.0, < 15.7.2
Apple	Visionos	< 26.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125632Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125634
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125638Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43498?

How severe is CVE-2025-43498?

CVE-2025-43498 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43498?

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-2025-43498?

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Source: NVD / NIST