CVE-2025-43286
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 | macos | From 14.0 (inc) to 14.8 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a permissions issue in macOS that could allow an application to break out of its sandbox, potentially bypassing the restrictions normally imposed on it. It has been addressed by adding additional restrictions in macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an app to escape its sandbox environment, potentially gaining unauthorized access to system resources or user data that should be isolated, which could lead to security and privacy risks.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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 breaking out of their sandbox.