Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A malicious webpage could misuse Microsoft Edge for iOS to present misleading content and expose limited information after user interaction. The supplied record rates the issue medium severity. It does not indicate system compromise, data modification, or service disruption.
Executive priority
Treat this as a routine but timely browser update. Prioritize managed iOS fleets and higher-risk users exposed to untrusted links. The moderate rating, required user interaction, limited confidentiality impact, and absence of supported active-exploitation evidence reduce emergency urgency.
Technical view
CVE-2025-25001 is a CWE-79 input-neutralization flaw in Microsoft Edge for iOS that enables network-based spoofing. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3: no privileges are required, complexity is low, and user interaction is required. The recorded impact is limited confidentiality loss, with no integrity or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure applies to organizations whose users run Microsoft Edge for iOS, specifically the affected version listed as 1.0.0.0. Because that version range is unusually narrow and no fixed version appears in the bundle, confirm installed versions and current applicability against Microsoft’s advisory.
Exploitation context
The flaw is remotely reachable through web content but requires user interaction. The supplied sources do not establish active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV in the bundle. The CVSS vector records exploit maturity as unproven and an official remediation as available.
Researcher notes
The record describes CWE-79 but characterizes the security outcome as spoofing. The bundle does not explain the precise rendering context, exposed data, fixed release, or affected-version methodology. Researchers should avoid extrapolating beyond Edge for iOS or assuming broader Chromium impact without additional vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Update Microsoft Edge for iOS according to the Microsoft security advisory.
- Use mobile application management to enforce current approved browser versions.
- Advise users to avoid untrusted links until affected devices are updated.
- Check Microsoft guidance for any additional mitigations or corrected release details.
Validation and detection
- Inventory managed iOS devices running Microsoft Edge.
- Compare installed Edge versions with Microsoft’s current advisory.
- Verify update enforcement and installation through mobile device management reporting.
- Confirm no devices remain on the specifically listed affected version.
- Document exceptions where version or advisory applicability cannot be established.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C2.81.4microsoftVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- Microsoft Edge for iOS Spoofing VulnerabilityCVE reference, microsoft · vendor-advisory, patch
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.