Apple Patches Safari Vulnerability Also Exploited as Zero-Day in Google Chrome
31.07.2025
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Apple and Google fix CVE-2025-6558, a zero-day bug in Chrome and Safari risking browser security.
Apple Patches Safari Vulnerability Also Exploited as Zero-Day in Google Chrome
Apple and Google have rolled out fixes for a critical zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2025-6558, affecting both Safari and Chrome browsers. This bug, actively exploited in the wild, posed a significant risk to browser security across multiple platforms.
The flaw, discovered in WebKit—the browser engine powering Safari—was also leveraged to attack Chrome users, marking a rare cross-browser exploit scenario. Both tech giants have urged users to update their browsers immediately to mitigate the risk.
- • CVE-2025-6558 was exploited as a zero-day before patches were released.
- • Affects Safari on iOS, MacOS, tvOS, visionOS, and WatchOS.
- • Chrome users were also at risk due to the shared WebKit vulnerability.
- • Updates are available now for all affected platforms.
This incident underscores the interconnected nature of modern web technologies and the importance of timely software updates in safeguarding against emerging threats.
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