CVE-2025-43500

Name: CVE-2025-43500
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-04T02:15:53.073+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-43500 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of user preferences. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of user preferences. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-359

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 26.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 26.1
Apple	Visionos	< 26.1
Apple	Watchos	< 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/125638Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125639Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43500?

How severe is CVE-2025-43500?

CVE-2025-43500 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43500?

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-2025-43500?

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Source: NVD / NIST