What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-43537?

CVE-2025-43537 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Apple are affected by CVE-2025-43537?

Organizations using A path handling should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-43537, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 5.5. This could allow unauthorized file access.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-43537?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Review file handling controls.

Apple CVE-2025-43537

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2026-02-11 product-security@apple.com

Apple Path Traversal

5.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:02 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 11, 2026 - 23:16 nvd

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionCVE.org

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files.

AnalysisAI

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5. [CVSS 5.5 MEDIUM]

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-22 (Path Traversal). Affects Ipados. A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files.