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Publication date: 2025-11-04

Last updated on: 2026-04-02

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, visionOS 26.1. An attacker with physical access to an unlocked device paired with a Mac may be able to view sensitive user information in system logging.

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Meta Information

Published

2025-11-04

Last Modified

2026-04-02

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2025-11-04

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2025-43423

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apple	ipados	to 26.1 (exc)
apple	iphone_os	to 26.1 (exc)
apple	macos	to 15.7.2 (exc)
apple	visionos	to 26.1 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-532	The product writes sensitive information to a log file.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves a logging issue where sensitive user information may be exposed in system logs. Specifically, an attacker with physical access to an unlocked device that is paired with a Mac could potentially view this sensitive information due to insufficient data redaction in the logs. The issue has been fixed in certain versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with physical access to your unlocked device and a paired Mac to view sensitive user information through system logs. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of personal or confidential data.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your devices to iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, or visionOS 26.1 as applicable. Additionally, avoid leaving devices unlocked and paired Macs unattended to prevent unauthorized physical access.

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