PatchTheCVECVE-2025-43534: A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation
CVE-2025-43534 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting ipados, iphone os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. A user with physical access to an iOS device may be able to bypass Activation Lock.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Physical |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 88%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-284 |
| Published | 2026-03-25 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-43534?
ipados: upgrade to 18.7.7, 26.2; iphone os: upgrade to 18.7.7, 26.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-43534 being exploited?
CVE-2025-43534 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2025-43534 affect?
CVE-2025-43534 affects ipados, iphone os. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. A user with physical access to an iOS device may be able to bypass Activation Lock.
How urgent is CVE-2025-43534?
Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
iOS vulnerabilities · iPadOS vulnerabilities
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