CVE-2025-43262
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Publication date: 2025-09-15

Last updated on: 2025-11-03

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. USB Restricted Mode may not be applied to accessories connected during boot.
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Published
2025-09-15
Last Modified
2025-11-03
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-09-16
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
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CVE-2025-43262
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 26.0 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-358 The product does not implement or incorrectly implements one or more security-relevant checks as specified by the design of a standardized algorithm, protocol, or technique.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a permissions issue where USB Restricted Mode may not be applied to accessories connected during the boot process of macOS Tahoe 26. It means that certain restrictions intended to limit USB accessory access are bypassed if the accessory is connected while the system is starting up.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow unauthorized USB accessories connected during boot to bypass USB Restricted Mode, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or device manipulation.

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