Apple macOS/iPadOS Symlink Validation (fixed 17.7.9/15.6/14.7.7/13.7.7)
CVE-2025-43220 Published on July 30, 2025
This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iPadOS 17.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. An app may be able to access protected user data.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-43220 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
What is an insecure temporary file Vulnerability?
The software attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
CVE-2025-43220 has been classified to as an insecure temporary file vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-43220
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Affected Versions
Apple iPadOS:- Version unspecified and below 17.7 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 15.6 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 14.7 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 13.7 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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