CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Remediation Deadline: Apr 3, 2026
Description
Apple watchOS, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, tvOS, and iPadOS contain a classic buffer overflow vulnerability which could allow a malicious application to cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory.
EPSS — Exploit Probability
Higher than 64.7% of all CVEs
Required Action
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125632 ; https://support.apple.com/en-us/125633 ; https://support.apple.com/en-us/125634 ; https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635 ; https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636 ; https://support.apple.com/en-us/125637 ; https://support.apple.com/en-us/125638 ; https://support.apple.com/en-us/125639 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-43520
Related Articles (6)
New “Darksword” iOS exploit used in infostealer attack on iPhones
A new exploit kit for iOS devices and delivery framework dubbed "Darksword" has been used to steal a wide range of personal information, including data from cryptocurrency wallet app.
Mar 18, 2026
‘DarkSword’ iOS Exploit Kit Used by State-Sponsored Hackers, Spyware Vendors
Targeting six iOS vulnerabilities and leading to full device compromise, the exploit chain is meant for surveillance.
Mar 18, 2026
DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit Uses 6 Flaws, 3 Zero-Days for Full Device Takeover
DarkSword exploit targets iOS 18.4–18.7 using 6 flaws and 3 zero-days, enabling rapid data theft from iPhones across multiple countries.
Mar 19, 2026
CISA Adds Five Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog
CISA has added five new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation.
Mar 20, 2026
CISA Flags Apple, Craft CMS, Laravel Bugs in KEV, Orders Patching by April 3, 2026
CISA adds 5 exploited flaws (CVSS up to 10.0) to KEV, mandates April 3, 2026 patching to prevent malware and espionage attacks.
Mar 21, 2026
CISA orders feds to patch DarkSword iOS flaws exploited attacks
CISA ordered U.S. government agencies to patch three iOS vulnerabilities targeted in cryptocurrency theft and cyberespionage attacks using the DarkSword exploit kit.
Mar 23, 2026
Risk Assessment
ELEVATEDDetails
- Severity
- High
- EPSS
- 0.5%
- CISA KEV
- Yes
- Ransomware
- Unknown
- Articles
- 6
Timeline
Published
Mar 20, 2026
Added to KEV
Mar 20, 2026
Remediation Due
Apr 3, 2026