CVE-2025-43190
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-15
Last updated on: 2026-04-02
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | ipados | to 26.0 (exc) |
| apple | iphone_os | to 26.0 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 14.0 (inc) to 14.8 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7 (exc) |
| apple | visionos | to 26.0 (exc) |
| apple | watchos | to 26.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-22 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a parsing issue in the handling of directory paths, where improper path validation could allow an app to access sensitive user data. It has been fixed by improving path validation in various Apple operating systems.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Update your Apple devices to the fixed versions: macOS Sonoma 14.8, macOS Sequoia 15.7, visionOS 26, watchOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, iOS 26, and iPadOS 26 to address the parsing issue and improve path validation, preventing apps from accessing sensitive user data.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An app exploiting this vulnerability may be able to access sensitive user data without proper authorization, potentially compromising user privacy and security.