AEGLIX vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2025-43200
MEDIUM · CVSS 4.2 · Analyzed
Published: 2025-06-16 · Updated: 2026-09-24 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.8.4 and iPadOS 15.8.4, iOS 16.7.11 and iPadOS 16.7.11, iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1, iPadOS 17.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.3.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.4, macOS Ventura 13.7.4, visionOS 2.3.1, watchOS 11.3.1. A logic issue existed when processing a maliciously crafted photo or video shared via an iCloud Link. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 4.2 · MEDIUM
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
- Weaknesses
- NVD-CWE-noinfo
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Apple · Multiple Products
- Added to catalog
- 2025-06-16
- Required action
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2025-07-07
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 15.8.4
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 16.0
Before (exclusive): 16.7.11
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 17.0
Before (exclusive): 17.7.5
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 18.0
Before (exclusive): 18.3.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 15.8.4
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 16.0
Through (inclusive): 16.7.11
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 17.0
Through (inclusive): 18.3.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 13.0
Before (exclusive): 13.7.4
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 14.0
Before (exclusive): 14.7.4
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 15.0
Before (exclusive): 15.3.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:visionos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 2.3.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 11.3.1
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122173
Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122174
Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122345
Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122346
Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122900
Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122901
Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122902
Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122903
Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/122904
Vendor Advisory
- https://citizenlab.ca/2025/06/first-forensic-confirmation-of-paragons-ios-mercenary-spyware-finds-journalists-targeted/
Press/Media Coverage
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-43200
US Government Resource