CVE-2025-43534
Activation Lock Bypass via Path Validation Flaw in iOS Devices
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-03-25
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | ipados | From 26.0 (inc) to 26.2 (exc) |
| apple | iphone_os | From 26.0 (inc) to 26.2 (exc) |
| apple | ipados | to 18.7.7 (exc) |
| apple | iphone_os | to 18.7.7 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-284 | The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-43534, is a path handling issue in iOS and iPadOS devices that could allow a user with physical access to bypass the Activation Lock feature.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow someone with physical access to your iOS device to bypass the Activation Lock, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the device.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update your iOS or iPadOS devices to the fixed versions: iOS 18.7.7 or iPadOS 18.7.7, or later versions such as iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2.
These updates include improved validation and fixes that prevent bypassing Activation Lock and unauthorized kernel memory disclosure.
Ensure that only trusted users have physical access to your devices until the update is applied.