CVE-2025-43496
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Publication date: 2025-11-04

Last updated on: 2026-04-02

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
The issue was addressed by adding additional logic. 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, watchOS 26.1. Remote content may be loaded even when the 'Load Remote Images' setting is turned off.
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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-2025-43496
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 macos to 15.7.2 (exc)
apple visionos to 26.1 (exc)
apple watchos to 26.1 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-359 The product does not properly prevent a person's private, personal information from being accessed by actors who either (1) are not explicitly authorized to access the information or (2) do not have the implicit consent of the person about whom the information is collected.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves remote content being loaded even when the 'Load Remote Images' setting is turned off. It was addressed by adding additional logic and fixed in watchOS 26.1, iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, and visionOS 26.1.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could lead to remote content being loaded without user consent despite the 'Load Remote Images' setting being disabled, potentially exposing users to privacy risks or unwanted data usage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your devices to watchOS 26.1, iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, or visionOS 26.1, as these versions contain the fix for this vulnerability.

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