Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU118061

Improper access control in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2025-43442

Published: November 4, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU118061

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-43442

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Accessibility feature. A local application can installed apps on the device.

Apple iOS
iPadOS

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Apple iOS - addressed in versions 26.1 23B85, 18.7.2 22H124
iPadOS - addressed in versions 26.1 23B85, 18.7.2 22H124