Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 18.7.4 Backup File path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 18.7.4. It has been rated as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Backup File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-43537. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 18.7.4. This affects an unknown function of the component Backup File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product 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 product 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-43537 since 04/16/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/27/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 18.7.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS 18.7.5

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 CVE reserved
02/12/2026 +302 days Advisory disclosed
02/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/27/2026 +15 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-43537 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-43537
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-345681
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 02/12/2026 06:32
Updated: 02/27/2026 03:41
Changes: 02/12/2026 06:32 (57), 02/14/2026 09:17 (10), 02/27/2026 03:41 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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