CVE-2025-43512

7.8 HIGH

Published: December 12, 2025 Modified: December 17, 2025

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3. An app may be able to elevate 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/125885

Source: product-security@apple.com

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125886

Source: product-security@apple.com

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125887

Source: product-security@apple.com

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125888

Source: product-security@apple.com

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.0%

1th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

Affected Vendors

apple

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