Overview
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system has recently identified a critical vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-43347, affecting multiple operating systems including tvOS 26, watchOS 26, visionOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, iOS 26, and iPadOS 26. This vulnerability is particularly concerning due to its potential for system compromise and data leakage. Given the widespread use of these operating systems across a plethora of devices, this vulnerability could have wide-reaching implications for both individual users and enterprises, underlining the urgency of its addressal.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-43347
Severity: Critical (9.8 CVSS score)
Attack Vector: Local network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
Affected Products
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Product | Affected Versions
tvOS | 26
watchOS | 26
visionOS | 26
macOS Tahoe | 26
iOS | 26
iPadOS | 26
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability CVE-2025-43347 is an input validation issue. This means that the affected operating systems do not validate or incorrectly validate input they receive, which an attacker can exploit to manipulate or bypass these systems. By sending malformed data or commands that the system doesn’t expect or hasn’t been programmed to handle properly, an attacker can trigger this vulnerability, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
The below pseudocode provides a conceptual example of how this vulnerability might be exploited.
POST /vulnerableOS/inputValidation HTTP/1.1
Host: targetDevice.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "malicious_payload": "bypass_validation_command" }In this example, a malicious actor sends a POST request to an endpoint of the operating system that processes user inputs. The `malicious_payload` in the body of the request contains a command that the system does not validate correctly, allowing the attacker to exploit the vulnerability.
The vulnerability has been addressed by the vendor by removing the vulnerable code in their latest patches. Users of the affected operating systems are strongly advised to apply these patches as soon as possible to mitigate the risk. In the meantime, implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation strategy.
