CVE-2025-43472

7.8 HIGH

Published: November 04, 2025 Modified: December 17, 2025

Description

A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2. An app may be able to gain root 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:L/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/125634

Source: product-security@apple.com

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635

Source: product-security@apple.com

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636

Source: product-security@apple.com

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.0%

5th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

Affected Vendors

apple

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