7.5HIGH

CVE-2025-43454 — This issue was addressed through improved state management.

Apple · Ipados · Published 4 Nov 2025 · Modified 26 Sept 2026

Description

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.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125632
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125633

What to do

Check whether Ipados is in your asset inventory.
Patch in the next maintenance window; prioritise internet-facing systems.
Record the decision in your risk register for audit evidence.

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Link: adminadda.com/cve/CVE-2025-43454