CVE-2025-43285
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Publication date: 2025-09-15

Last updated on: 2026-04-02

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be able to access protected user data.
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Published
2025-09-15
Last Modified
2026-04-02
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-09-16
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-43285
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos From 14.0 (inc) to 14.8 (exc)
apple macos From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a permissions issue in certain versions of macOS where an app may be able to access protected user data due to insufficient restrictions. It was addressed by adding additional restrictions to prevent unauthorized access.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an app to access protected user data without proper authorization, potentially leading to privacy breaches or unauthorized data exposure.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the security updates provided by Apple for macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, or macOS Tahoe 26 to fix the permissions issue and prevent apps from accessing protected user data.

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