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GhostSaber is a JavaScript-based backdoor/implant associated with the DarkSword iOS full-chain exploit framework. Following successful DarkSword compromise of iPhones running affected iOS 18.4 through 18.7 versions, GhostSaber was deployed as one of three post-exploitation malware families alongside GhostBlade and GhostKnife. High-confidence reporting describes GhostSaber as capable of executing JavaScript code and stealing victim data, and as an advanced implant supporting persistent surveillance and data exfiltration. Reported functionality includes device and account enumeration, file listing, file exfiltration, arbitrary SQLite query execution, photo thumbnail uploads, and support for more than 15 distinct C2 commands. Across DarkSword-related reporting, the associated malware families are described as exfiltrating data such as iMessages, cryptocurrency wallet data, location history, and saved Wi-Fi passwords. GhostSaber has been linked to campaigns using DarkSword conducted by the Turkish commercial surveillance vendor PARS Defense, including targeting in Turkey and Malaysia. It is delivered post-compromise rather than as an initial infection vector; the initial access is provided by the DarkSword exploit chain, which has been observed in targeted campaigns by commercial surveillance vendors and suspected state-sponsored actors.
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7 CVEs Mallory has correlated with this family across public research and vendor advisories. Each row links to the full Mallory page for that vulnerability.
Additionally, two vulnerabilities and a multi-component exploit kit were directly connected to active malware campaigns, including a sophisticated iOS full-chain exploit called DarkSword that delivered the GHOSTKNIFE, GHOSTSABER, and GHOSTBLADE payloads. | Additionally, two vulnerabilities and a multi-component exploit kit were directly connected to active malware campaigns, including a sophisticated iOS full-chain exploit called DarkSword that delivered the GHOSTKNIFE, GHOSTSABER, and GHOSTBLADE payloads... 28 CVE-2026-32183 99 Apple iOS / iPadOS (DarkSword Chain) CWE-119 – Memory Corruption No
...an iOS exploit kit codenamed DarkSword that leverages these shortcomings, along with three bugs, to deploy various malware families like GHOSTBLADE, GHOSTKNIFE, and GHOSTSABER for data theft. | CVE-2025-31277 (CVSS score: 8.8) - A vulnerability in Apple WebKit that could result in memory corruption when processing maliciously crafted web content. (Fixed in July 2025)
...an iOS exploit kit codenamed DarkSword that leverages these shortcomings, along with three bugs, to deploy various malware families like GHOSTBLADE, GHOSTKNIFE, and GHOSTSABER for data theft. | CVE-2025-43510 (CVSS score: 7.8) - A memory corruption vulnerability in Apple's kernel component that could allow a malicious application to cause unexpected changes in memory shared between processes. (Fixed in December 2025)
CVE-2025-43520 (CVSS score: 8.8) - A memory corruption vulnerability in Apple's kernel component that could allow a malicious application to cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory. (Fixed in December 2025) | ...an iOS exploit kit codenamed DarkSword that leverages these shortcomings, along with three bugs, to deploy various malware families like GHOSTBLADE, GHOSTKNIFE, and GHOSTSABER for data theft.
DarkSword is an exploit kit that targets iPhones running iOS versions 18.4 through 18.7... The kit leverages six vulnerabilities, CVE-2025-31277, CVE-2025-43529, CVE-2026-20700, CVE-2025-14174, CVE-2025-43510, and CVE-2025-43520.
DarkSword is an exploit kit that targets iPhones running iOS versions 18.4 through 18.7... The kit leverages six vulnerabilities, CVE-2025-31277, CVE-2025-43529, CVE-2026-20700, CVE-2025-14174, CVE-2025-43510, and CVE-2025-43520.
DarkSword is an exploit kit that targets iPhones running iOS versions 18.4 through 18.7... The kit leverages six vulnerabilities, CVE-2025-31277, CVE-2025-43529, CVE-2026-20700, CVE-2025-14174, CVE-2025-43510, and CVE-2025-43520.
3 distinct threat actors attributed by public researchers. Open in Mallory to see the full evidence chain and overlapping campaigns.
Depending on the threat actor, a successful compromise deployed distinct malware families we track as GHOSTBLADE, GHOSTKNIFE, or GHOSTSABER.
Depending on the threat actor, a successful compromise deployed distinct malware families we track as GHOSTBLADE, GHOSTKNIFE, or GHOSTSABER.
Depending on the threat actor, a successful compromise deployed distinct malware families we track as GHOSTBLADE, GHOSTKNIFE, or GHOSTSABER.
14 distinct techniques documented for this family, organized by ATT&CK tactic.
Researchers have observed three malware families associated with DarkSword attacks. These include GhostBlade, an aggressive JavaScript-based infostealer; GhostKnife, a backdoor; and GhostSaber, a JavaScript malware capable of executing code and stealing data.
3 indicators attributed across vendor reports, sandbox runs, and researcher write-ups. Full values are available in Mallory.
IPs, domains, and DNS infrastructure linked to this family.
Other indicator types observed in public reporting.
15 sources tracked across advisories, community write-ups, and news. New activity surfaces here as Mallory finds it.
A final-stage malware family deployed after successful exploitation via DarkSword on iOS devices.
A payload delivered by the DarkSword iOS full-chain exploit in an active malware campaign.
A JavaScript malware family capable of executing code and stealing data, observed in attacks associated with the DarkSword exploit kit.
JavaScript malware capable of executing code and stealing data on compromised iPhones.
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