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CVE-2025-43538

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 2.99%

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CVE-2025-43538 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2, visionOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2. EPSS estimates a 2.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2, visionOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2. 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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability
2.99%

85.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMacos< 14.8.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43538?
A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2, visionOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
How severe is CVE-2025-43538?
CVE-2025-43538 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43538?
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