iOS 18.7.5: Path Traversal in Backup Restore Modifies System Files
CVE-2025-43537 Published on February 11, 2026
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5. Restoring a maliciously crafted backup file may lead to modification of protected system files.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-43537 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction and a small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CVE-2025-43537 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-43537
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Affected Versions
Apple iOS and iPadOS:- Version unspecified and below 18.7 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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