CVE-2025-43444
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Publication date: 2025-11-04

Last updated on: 2026-04-02

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, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1. An app may be able to fingerprint the user.
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Published
2025-11-04
Last Modified
2026-04-02
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-11-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-43444
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 5 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
apple ipados to 26.1 (exc)
apple iphone_os to 26.1 (exc)
apple tvos to 26.1 (exc)
apple visionos to 26.1 (exc)
apple watchos 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 that was addressed by adding additional restrictions. It could allow an app to fingerprint the user, meaning the app might be able to uniquely identify or track the user based on device or usage characteristics.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could impact you by allowing an app to fingerprint you, potentially compromising your privacy by tracking or identifying you without your consent.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your devices to watchOS 26.1, iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, or visionOS 26.1 as these versions contain the fix for this vulnerability.

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