CVE-2025-43428
moderate-risk
Published 2025-12-17
A configuration issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, macOS Tahoe 26.2, visionOS 26.2. Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication.
Do I need to act?
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0.15% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
9
CVSS 9.8/10
Critical
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Vendors
References (3)
Release Notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125884
Release Notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125886
Release Notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125891
43
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
32/34 · Critical
Exploitability
1/34 · Minimal
Exposure
10/34 · Low