CVE-2025-43428

Description

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.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-306 Missing Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	ipados	< 26.2
apple	iphone_os	< 26.2
apple	macos	< 26.2
apple	visionos	< 26.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125884 https://support.apple.com/en-us/125886 https://support.apple.com/en-us/125891

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43428? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2025-43428? +

CVE-2025-43428 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43428? +

CVE-2025-43428 affects products from apple, specifically: ipados, iphone_os, macos, visionos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-43428? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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