XSS in Apple iOS And Ipados

CVE-2025-43338

An out-of-bounds access issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26. Processing a maliciously crafted media file may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory.

Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)

EPSS: 0.002 (15.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43338?
CVE-2025-43338 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple iOS And Ipados, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2025-11-04.
How severe is CVE-2025-43338?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.