CVE-2025-43518
LowCVSS 3.3Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk4th percentile - higher than 4% of all known CVEs
Summary
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2, watchOS 26.2. An app may be able to inappropriately access files through the spellcheck API.
Risk Assessment
Risk of unauthorized file access by a malicious app.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Apple operating systems to the latest versions.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple operating systems
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The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. It is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6, tvOS 17, iOS 16.7 and iPadOS 16.7, macOS Monterey 12.7, watchOS 10, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. Processing web content may disclose sensitive information.
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- CVE-2026-64772Critical
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- CVE-2026-64770Critical
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- CVE-2026-64769Critical
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- CVE-2026-64726Critical
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- CVE-2026-43812Critical
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- CVE-2026-43809Critical
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Original NVD description (English source)
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2, watchOS 26.2. An app may be able to inappropriately access files through the spellcheck API.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS