Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iPadOS



| Updated: 2025-06-12
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
 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

Description

The 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.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 17.0 - 17.7.4

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122173


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

Description

The 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. 

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 17.0 - 17.7.4

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122173


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.



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