CVE-2025-14812 in ArcSearch
Summary
by MITRE • 12/19/2025
ArcSearch for iOS versions prior to 1.45.2 could display a different domain in the address bar than the content being shown after an iframe-triggered URI-scheme navigation, increasing spoofing risk.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/19/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-14812 affects ArcSearch for iOS applications running versions earlier than 1.45.2, presenting a significant security concern related to user interface deception and domain spoofing. This flaw specifically manifests when navigating through iframe-triggered URI-scheme operations where the browser address bar displays a different domain than the actual content being rendered, creating a potential attack vector for malicious actors to deceive users into believing they are visiting a legitimate website while actually viewing content from a different origin.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper handling of URI-scheme navigation within iframe contexts on iOS platforms. When an iframe triggers a URI-scheme navigation event, the application fails to properly synchronize the displayed address bar with the actual content being loaded, allowing for a mismatch between the visual representation of the domain and the underlying content. This behavior creates a window of opportunity for attackers to craft malicious navigation sequences that can trick users into believing they are interacting with trusted domains while actually accessing content from untrusted sources.
From an operational security perspective, this vulnerability significantly increases the risk of phishing attacks and social engineering campaigns targeting ArcSearch users. The spoofing risk escalates because users cannot reliably trust the domain information displayed in the address bar as an indicator of content authenticity, potentially leading to credential theft, financial fraud, or other malicious activities. The vulnerability is particularly concerning in mobile environments where users may be less vigilant about verifying domain information due to smaller screen sizes and typical browsing behaviors.
This issue aligns with CWE-601, which addresses URL redirection vulnerabilities where applications fail to properly validate or display redirect targets, and relates to ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for credential access through phishing with malicious links. The vulnerability represents a failure in input validation and user interface consistency controls, where the application does not adequately enforce domain boundaries during navigation operations. Security researchers should note that this type of UI deception vulnerability can be particularly challenging to detect through automated scanning tools since it often requires manual verification of user interface behavior under specific navigation conditions.
The recommended mitigation strategy involves updating ArcSearch for iOS to version 1.45.2 or later, which includes proper synchronization of address bar display with actual content domains during iframe-triggered navigation events. Organizations should also implement additional security measures such as monitoring for suspicious navigation patterns and user education about verifying domain information before entering sensitive data. Network administrators may consider implementing additional filtering mechanisms to detect and block suspicious URI-scheme navigation patterns, though the primary defense remains the application update to address the root cause of the inconsistency between displayed and actual content domains.