CVE-2025-14812CWE-1021

Address bar spoofing risk in Arc Search on iOS

High · published December 19, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
18.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ ArcSearch for iOS might show one domain in the address bar while serving up content from another; it's like a restaurant with a glowing neon sign that leads you to a completely different menu! 🍽️ Imagine you pull up to a diner that has a sign promising delicious burgers, but when you walk in, the menu is all sushi. If someone can manipulate that signage, they could trick customers into eating something completely unexpected—potentially putting their health at risk! This vulnerability could allow attackers to spoof the content users see, leading them to believe they are entering legitimate sites when they are not. This could result in sensitive information being disclosed or users falling prey to phishing attacks. Trust me, that could be absolutely devastating for both users and your reputation!

Put simply

Imagine you pull up to a diner that has a sign promising delicious burgers, but when you walk in, the menu is all sushi. If someone can manipulate that signage, they could trick customers into eating something completely unexpected—potentially putting their health at risk! The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of iframe-triggered URI-scheme navigation, causing a mismatch between the displayed domain and the actual content served. This lack of verification increases the risk of spoofing attacks, as users may not be aware they're interacting with a malicious site.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow attackers to spoof the content users see, leading them to believe they are entering legitimate sites when they are not. This could result in sensitive information being disclosed or users falling prey to phishing attacks. Trust me, that could be absolutely devastating for both users and your reputation! Upgrade ArcSearch for iOS to version 1.45.2 or later immediately to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, consider implementing strict Content Security Policies (CSP) to mitigate risks associated with iframe content. Regularly audit your app for similar vulnerabilities to stay ahead of attackers! You've got this! Just follow these steps, and you'll have your app secured and back on track in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00270 · 18.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-1021 · Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames
Published
2025-12-19T16:38Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 DEC 16:38Z
    Address bar spoofing risk in Arc Search on iOS
    cvelistv5