CVE-2025-43281

8.4 HIGH

Published: October 15, 2025 Modified: October 16, 2025

Description

The issue was addressed with improved authentication. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/124149

Source: product-security@apple.com

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

1 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

8.4 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.0%

5th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

Affected Vendors

apple

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