How severe is CVE-2025-43203?

CVE-2025-43203 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-43203 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43203?

CVE-2025-43203 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43203?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-43203 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-43203 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-29344.

When was CVE-2025-43203 published?

CVE-2025-43203 was published on 2025-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-43203

CVE-2025-43203 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-922.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-29344
Weakness: CWE-922
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2025-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7 and iPadOS 18.7, iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. An attacker with physical access to an unlocked device may be able to view an image in the most recently viewed locked note.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43203?: The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7 and iPadOS 18.7, iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. An attacker with physical access to an unlocked device may be able to view an image in the most recently viewed locked note.
How severe is CVE-2025-43203?: CVE-2025-43203 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-43203 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-43203?: CVE-2025-43203 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43203?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-43203 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-43203 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-29344.
When was CVE-2025-43203 published?: CVE-2025-43203 was published on 2025-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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