Description
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | iOS and iPadOS | < 18.7.5, < 26.2 | 18.7.5 |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
GitHub 1 repository
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hawkeye-bd/CVE-2025-43537 ★ 0 · Jun 8, 2026
Cybersecurity Researcher | Apple Security Credit (CVE-2025-43537) | Vulnerability Research & Responsible Disclosure
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 2
- WID-SEC-2026-0402 Apple iOS und iPadOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Mar 24, 2026
- NCSC-2026-0064 Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Apple iOS en iPadOS NCSC-NL (Netherlands) · Feb 13, 2026