CVE-2025-43294: Apple iOS and iPadOS · An app may be able to access sensitive user data
Affects Apple iOS and iPadOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 3.3 Low · fixed in 26.1 : update Apple iOS and iPadOS when convenient.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 8% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 26.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Sep 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and iPadOS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediately update all affected Apple devices to iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, or later versions where the vulnerability is fixed. 2. Enforce strict app vetting policies to prevent installation of untrusted or suspicious applications, especially those requesting elevated privileges. 3. Use Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to control app installations and enforce OS update compliance across organizational devices. 4. Monitor device logs and behavior for unusual access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts involving environment variables. 5. Educate users about the risks of installing apps from unverified sources, even if no user interaction is required for exploitation. 6. For sensitive environments, consider restricting local privilege escalation paths and applying additional sandboxing or containerization to limit app capabilities. 7. Stay informed on Apple security advisories for any updates or additional patches related to this vulnerability.
Description
An issue existed in the handling of environment variables. This issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.