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7.5
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2025-43454
Apple iOS Lock Screen Persistence Vulnerability
Description

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2. A device may persistently fail to lock.

INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 4, 2025, 2:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 5, 2025, 7:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !

Source :

[email protected]
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-43454 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Apple iphone_os
2 Apple ipados
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 2
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Solution
Update the operating system to the latest version to fix persistent device lock failures.
  • Update iOS to version 26.1 or later.
  • Update iPadOS to version 26.1 or later.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2025-43454.

URL Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125633
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-43454 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-43454 weaknesses.

CAPEC-19: Embedding Scripts within Scripts Embedding Scripts within Scripts CAPEC-441: Malicious Logic Insertion Malicious Logic Insertion CAPEC-478: Modification of Windows Service Configuration Modification of Windows Service Configuration CAPEC-479: Malicious Root Certificate Malicious Root Certificate CAPEC-502: Intent Spoof Intent Spoof CAPEC-503: WebView Exposure WebView Exposure CAPEC-536: Data Injected During Configuration Data Injected During Configuration CAPEC-546: Incomplete Data Deletion in a Multi-Tenant Environment Incomplete Data Deletion in a Multi-Tenant Environment CAPEC-550: Install New Service Install New Service CAPEC-551: Modify Existing Service Modify Existing Service CAPEC-552: Install Rootkit Install Rootkit CAPEC-556: Replace File Extension Handlers Replace File Extension Handlers CAPEC-558: Replace Trusted Executable Replace Trusted Executable CAPEC-562: Modify Shared File Modify Shared File CAPEC-563: Add Malicious File to Shared Webroot Add Malicious File to Shared Webroot CAPEC-564: Run Software at Logon Run Software at Logon CAPEC-578: Disable Security Software Disable Security Software

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2025-43454 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • The Cyber Express
Apple Rolls Out iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 With Critical Security Fixes

Apple has released a new round of security updates for its mobile platforms, introducing iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1. The latest Apple security updates are available for a wide range of devices. iPhone m ... Read more

Published Date: Nov 04, 2025 (2 days, 7 hours ago)
  • CybersecurityNews
Apple Patches Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1

Apple released iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, addressing multiple vulnerabilities that could lead to privacy breaches, app crashes, and potential data leaks for iPhone and iPad users. The update targets de ... Read more

Published Date: Nov 04, 2025 (2 days, 18 hours ago)

Results are limited to the first 20 news articles due to potential performance issues.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2025-43454 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Nov. 05, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1. A device may persistently fail to lock. This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2. A device may persistently fail to lock.
    Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/125633
    Removed Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/125632
    Removed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/125632 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 05, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 26.1 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 26.1
    Added Reference Type Apple Inc.: https://support.apple.com/en-us/125632 Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Nov. 04, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-284
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Nov. 04, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1. A device may persistently fail to lock.
    Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/125632
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 7.5
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