CVE-2025-43442
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Publication date: 2025-11-04

Last updated on: 2025-12-17

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1. An app may be able to identify what other apps a user has installed.
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Published
2025-11-04
Last Modified
2025-12-17
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-11-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-43442
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Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
apple ipados to 26.1 (exc)
apple iphone_os to 26.1 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-276 During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a permissions issue where an app may be able to identify what other apps a user has installed on their device. It was addressed by adding additional restrictions in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could impact you by allowing an app to detect other installed apps on your device, potentially compromising your privacy by revealing information about your app usage or preferences.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your devices to iOS 26.1 or iPadOS 26.1 or later, as this issue is fixed in these versions.

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