Security features bypass in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2025-43280
Published: October 16, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU117316
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 5.1 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-43280
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
Apple iOS
iPadOS
iPadOS
How to mitigate CVE-2025-43280
Install updates from vendor's website.
Apple iOS - update to 18.6 22G86
iPadOS - update to 18.6 22G86
iPadOS - update to 18.6 22G86