CVE-2025-43531

Name: CVE-2025-43531
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-17T21:16:11.823+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.1/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-43531 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.2, iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, macOS Tahoe 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 26.2, iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, macOS Tahoe 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.44%

35.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	< 26.2
Apple	Ipados	< 18.7.3
Apple	Iphone Os	< 18.7.3
Apple	Iphone Os	>= 26.0, < 26.2
Apple	Macos	< 26.2
Apple	Tvos	< 26.2
Apple	Visionos	< 26.2
Apple	Watchos	< 26.2

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125884Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125885Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125886Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125889Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125890Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125891Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125892Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 17, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43531?

How severe is CVE-2025-43531?

CVE-2025-43531 has a CVSS score of 3.1/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43531?

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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Source: NVD / NIST