CVE-2025-43298
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Publication date: 2025-09-15

Last updated on: 2026-04-02

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
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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
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-43298
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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-41 The product is vulnerable to file system contents disclosure through path equivalence. Path equivalence involves the use of special characters in file and directory names. The associated manipulations are intended to generate multiple names for the same object.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a parsing issue in the handling of directory paths. It means that the system did not properly validate directory paths, which could be exploited by an app to gain root privileges. The issue has been fixed by improving path validation in certain macOS versions.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an app to gain root privileges, which means it could execute actions with the highest level of system access, potentially compromising the entire system's security and integrity.

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 parsing issue and prevent potential root privilege escalation.

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