#VU117316 Security features bypass in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2025-43280
Published: October 16, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU117316
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-43280
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists in Mail Drafts implementation when forwarding an email with included remote images while in Lockdown Mode. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information if the victim decides to forward such an email.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.