CVE-2025-43200

CISA description

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS, contain an unspecified vulnerability when processing a maliciously crafted photo or video shared via an iCloud Link.

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Notes & references

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/122174
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/122173
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/122900
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/122901
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/122902
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/122903
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/122904
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-43200

Where this lands in 800-53

Vulnerability data triggers these controls during assessment and continuous monitoring.

• RA-5 · Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning
• SI-2 · Flaw Remediation
• CM-6 · Configuration Settings
• SI-7 · Software, Firmware, and Information Integrity
• CM-8 · System Component Inventory

External lookups

• NVD · CVE-2025-43200
• CVE.org · CVE-2025-43200
• CISA KEV catalog (canonical)