Apple macOS iCloud Link Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple macOS. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component iCloud Link Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-43200. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS (version unknown). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component iCloud Link Handler. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in watchOS 11.3.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.4, iOS 15.8.4 and iPadOS 15.8.4, iOS 16.7.11 and iPadOS 16.7.11, iPadOS 17.7.5, visionOS 2.3.1, macOS Sequoia 15.3.1, iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.4. A logic issue existed when processing a maliciously crafted photo or video shared via an iCloud Link. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-43200 since 04/16/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 10/22/2025).

It is declared as attacked. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 238308 (macOS 14.x < 14.7.4 (122901)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. This issue was added on 06/16/2025 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 07/07/2025:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Zero-Day.cz (1013), Tenable (238308) and EUVD (EUVD-2025-18428). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Attacked

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Nessus ID: 238308
Nessus Name: macOS 14.x < 14.7.4 (122901)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 🔍
06/17/2025 +62 days 🔍
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10/22/2025 +127 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-43200 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-43200
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-312676
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 06/17/2025 02:57
Updated: 10/22/2025 04:09
Changes: 06/17/2025 02:57 (53), 06/17/2025 02:58 (3), 06/17/2025 03:53 (2), 06/17/2025 06:28 (9), 06/17/2025 17:43 (1), 06/20/2025 20:16 (2), 10/22/2025 04:09 (1)
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