CVE-2025-43280
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Publication date: 2025-10-15

Last updated on: 2026-04-02

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
The issue was resolved by not loading remote images. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6. Forwarding an email could display remote images in Mail in Lockdown Mode.
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Published
2025-10-15
Last Modified
2026-04-02
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-10-15
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-43280
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple ipados to 18.6 (exc)
apple iphone_os to 18.6 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-940 The product establishes a communication channel to handle an incoming request that has been initiated by an actor, but it does not properly verify that the request is coming from the expected origin.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involved the Mail app on iOS and iPadOS where forwarding an email could cause remote images to be displayed even when Lockdown Mode was enabled. The issue was resolved by preventing the loading of remote images in this context.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could lead to remote images being loaded in emails despite Lockdown Mode, potentially exposing users to privacy risks such as tracking or unwanted content loading without consent.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your devices to iOS 18.6 or iPadOS 18.6 where the issue is fixed by not loading remote images. Additionally, enabling Lockdown Mode can help prevent remote images from being displayed when forwarding emails.

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