CVE-2025-43291
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Publication date: 2025-09-15

Last updated on: 2026-04-02

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A permissions issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
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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-2025-43291
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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 macOS that allowed an app to modify protected parts of the file system. The issue was fixed by removing the vulnerable code in macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an app to modify protected parts of the file system, potentially leading to unauthorized changes, system instability, or security breaches.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your system to macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, or macOS Tahoe 26 where the issue is fixed. Avoid running untrusted apps that may attempt to modify protected parts of the file system until the update is applied.

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