CVE-2025-43369
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Publication date: 2025-09-15

Last updated on: 2025-11-03

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be able to access protected user data.
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Published
2025-09-15
Last Modified
2025-11-03
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-09-16
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-43369
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 26.0 (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 involves improper handling of symbolic links (symlinks) in macOS Tahoe 26, which could allow an application to access protected user data. The issue was addressed by improving the handling of symlinks to prevent unauthorized data access.

Impact Analysis

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

Mitigation Strategies

Update your system to macOS Tahoe 26 or later, as this version includes the fix for the vulnerability related to symlink handling that may allow an app to access protected user data.

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