iOS Activation Lock Bypass via Path Handling (pre-18.7.7/iPadOS 18.7.7)
CVE-2025-43534 Published on March 25, 2026
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. A user with physical access to an iOS device may be able to bypass Activation Lock.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-43534 is exploitable with physical 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 very high.
Weakness Type
What is an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2025-43534 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-43534
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Affected Versions
Apple iOS and iPadOS:- Before 18.7.7 is affected.
- Before 26.2 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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