CVE-2025-43537

MEDIUM

iPadOS < 18.7.5 - Path Traversal via Malicious Backup File

Title source: llm

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.

References (2)

Core 2

Core References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125884

Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/126347

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5

EPSS 0.0003

EPSS Percentile 10.2%

Attack Vector LOCAL

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

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE

CWE-22

Status published

Products (4)

Apple/iOS and iPadOS < 18.7.5

Apple/iOS and iPadOS < 26.2

apple/ipados < 18.7.5

apple/iphone_os < 18.7.5

Published Feb 11, 2026

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026