CVE-2025-43316
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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 Tahoe 26, visionOS 26. A malicious 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
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-43316
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 26.0 (exc)
apple visionos to 26.0 (exc)
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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a permissions issue in Apple operating systems (macOS Tahoe 26 and visionOS 26) where a malicious application could exploit the flaw to gain root privileges, meaning it could obtain the highest level of access on the system.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a malicious app to gain root privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized control over the affected device, compromising system security and user data.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the fixed updates for macOS Tahoe 26 and visionOS 26 as soon as they are available to address the permissions issue and prevent malicious apps from gaining root privileges.

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