Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.8.4 and iPadOS 15.8.4, iOS 16.7.11 and iPadOS 16.7.11, iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1, iPadOS 17.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.3.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.4, macOS Ventura 13.7.4, visionOS 2.3.1, watchOS 11.3.1. A logic issue existed when processing a maliciously crafted photo or video shared via an iCloud Link. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 4.2/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS | < 15.8.4; < 16.7.11; < 18.3.1 |
| Apple | iPadOS | < 17.7.5 |
| Apple | macOS | < 13.7.4; < 14.7.4; < 15.3.1 |
| Apple | visionOS | < 2.3.1 |
| Apple | watchOS | < 11.3.1 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122173Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122174Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122345Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122346Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122900Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122901Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122902Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122903Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122904Vendor Advisory
- https://citizenlab.ca/2025/06/first-forensic-confirmation-of-paragons-ios-mercenary-spyware-finds-journalists-targeted/Press/Media Coverage
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-43200US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Jun 16, 2025
- Last modified
- Sep 24, 2026
- Added to CISA KEV
- Jun 16, 2025
- NVD status
- Analyzed