CVE-2025-43428
Critical
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.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Apple Ipados
PublishedDec 17, 2025
First seenDec 17, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-306Missing authentication for critical function
How to fix
Update
- apple ipados26.2 or later
- apple iphone_os26.2 or later
- apple macos26.2 or later
- apple visionos26.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apple ipados | v < 26.2 | 26.2 |
| apple iphone_os | v < 26.2 | 26.2 |
| apple macos | v < 26.2 | 26.2 |
| apple visionos | v < 26.2 | 26.2 |
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