CVE-2025-43306

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, macOS Tahoe 26. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125110	Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125111	Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125112	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-05-26 22:16

Updated : 2026-07-24 11:10

NVD link : CVE-2025-43306

Mitre link : CVE-2025-43306

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-43306

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apple

macos

CWE

CWE-269

Improper Privilege Management

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