CVE-2025-43538

A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2, visionOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

CVSS v3 5.5 MEDIUM

5.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125884
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125885
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125886
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125888	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125890
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125891

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-12-12 21:15

Updated : 2026-06-17 09:24

NVD link : CVE-2025-43538

Mitre link : CVE-2025-43538

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-43538

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apple

macos

CWE

NVD-CWE-noinfo CWE-200

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

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