CVE-2025-43413: apple ios and ipados Improper Access Control
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighModified
Published 04-11-2025Last modified 02-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2025-43413 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Improper Access Control vulnerability in apple ios and ipados. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 48.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.62%
0%100%
Low · +0.04 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 04-11-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 02-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1. A sandboxed app may be able to observe system-wide network connections.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.62%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
49%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.04 pp
From 0.58% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.62%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-284Improper Access ControlThe product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
- CWE-693Protection Mechanism FailureThe product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.
Affected systems
Apple8 products
- ios and ipados< 26.1
- ipados< 26.1
- iphone_os< 26.1
- macos< 15.7.2 | < 26.1 | < 14.8.2 | ≥ 15.0, < 15.7.2
- safari< 26.1
1 vendor · 8 products
References
7 links- support.apple.com/en-us/125637Vendor Advisory