CVE-2025-43252
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Publication date: 2025-07-30
Last updated on: 2025-11-03
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos | to 15.6 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-59 | The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. |
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Update your system to macOS Sequoia 15.6 or later, where this issue is fixed by adding an additional prompt for user consent to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive user data when resolving symlinks.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability allows a website to access sensitive user data when resolving symbolic links (symlinks) without proper user consent. It was addressed by adding an additional prompt for user consent in macOS Sequoia 15.6.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability could allow a malicious website to access sensitive user data without the user's permission, potentially leading to privacy breaches or unauthorized data exposure.