CVE-2025-43454
HighCVSS 7.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk35th percentile - higher than 35% of all known CVEs
Summary
This issue was addressed through improved state management. The issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1. A device may persistently fail to lock.
Risk Assessment
The device may remain unlocked, allowing unauthorized physical access to data and functions. This may lead to breaches of confidentiality and information security.
Recommendation
Update systems to iOS 18.7.2, iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1, or iPadOS 26.1. Urgently deploy updates on all Apple devices in the organization.
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Original NVD description (English source)
This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1. A device may persistently fail to lock.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS

