CVE-2025-43227: Qtwebkit opensource src · This issue was addressed through improved state management
Affects qtwebkit-opensource-srcSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High · fixed in 2.48.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1 : patch qtwebkit-opensource-src soon.
Data as of 28 Oct 2026, 22:28 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.48.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1, 2.48.5-0ubuntu0.24.04.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 29 Jul 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade the Ubuntu webkit2gtk to 2.48.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1 (package) or 2.48.5-0ubuntu0.24.04.1 (package).
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSqtwebkit-opensource-srcpkg:deb/ubuntu/qtwebkit-opensource-src?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSwebkit2gtkpkg:deb/ubuntu/webkit2gtk?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
|
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSqtwebkit-opensource-srcpkg:deb/ubuntu/qtwebkit-opensource-src?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSwebkit2gtkpkg:deb/ubuntu/webkit2gtk?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 22.04 LTSwpewebkitpkg:deb/ubuntu/wpewebkit?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 20.04 LTSwebkit2gtkpkg:deb/ubuntu/webkit2gtk?arch=source&distro=focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 18.6, iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, tvOS 18.6, visionOS 2.6, watchOS 11.6. Processing maliciously crafted web content may disclose sensitive user information.