Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS and iPadOS
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2025-24200 CVE-2025-43200 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-254 CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit |
Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild. Vulnerability #2 is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software |
Apple iOS Operating systems & Components / Operating system iPadOS Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Apple Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Security features bypass
EUVDB-ID: #VU103756
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24200
CWE-ID:
CWE-254 - Security Features
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to an authorization error. An attacker with physical access to device can disable USB Restricted Mode on a locked device and compromise the affected system.
Note, the vulnerability is being exploited in the wild in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApple iOS: 17.0 21A326 - 18.3 22D60
iPadOS: 18.0 22A3354 - 18.3 22D60
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:apple:apple_ios:17.0:21A326:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:apple_ios:17.0:21A327:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:apple_ios:17.0:21A329:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:apple_ios:17.0:21A331:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:apple_ios:17.0.1:21A340:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:apple_ios:17.0.2:21A350:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:apple_ios:17.0.2:21A351:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:apple_ios:17.0.3:21A360:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:apple_ios:17.1:21B74:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:apple_ios:17.1:21B80:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:18.0:22A3354:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122174
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
2) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU111086
Risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-43200
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation in Messages application when handling photos and videos shared via an iCloud link. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted media file and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsiPadOS: 18.0 22A3354 - 18.3 22D60
Apple iOS: 18.0 22A3354 - 18.3 22D60
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:18.0:22A3354:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:18.0.1:22A3370:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:18.1:22B83:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:18.1.1:22B83:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:18.2:22C152:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:18.3:22D60:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:apple_ios:18.0:22A3354:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:apple_ios:18.0.1:22A3370:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:apple_ios:18.1:22B83:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:apple_ios:18.1.1:22B83:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://support.apple.com/en-us/122174
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
