How severe is CVE-2025-43280?

CVE-2025-43280 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-43280 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43280?

CVE-2025-43280 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-2025-43280?

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

Does CVE-2025-43280 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-43280 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-34696.

When was CVE-2025-43280 published?

CVE-2025-43280 was published on 2025-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-43280

CVE-2025-43280 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-940.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-34696
Weakness: CWE-940
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2025-10-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was resolved by not loading remote images. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6. Forwarding an email could display remote images in Mail in Lockdown Mode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43280?: The issue was resolved by not loading remote images. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6. Forwarding an email could display remote images in Mail in Lockdown Mode.
How severe is CVE-2025-43280?: CVE-2025-43280 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-43280 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-43280?: CVE-2025-43280 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-2025-43280?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-43280 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-43280 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-34696.
When was CVE-2025-43280 published?: CVE-2025-43280 was published on 2025-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/124147

Affected products (2)

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

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