CVE-2025-43281
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Publication date: 2025-10-15

Last updated on: 2026-02-26

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
The issue was addressed with improved authentication. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.
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Published
2025-10-15
Last Modified
2026-02-26
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-10-15
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-43281
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 15.6 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-287 When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves an issue with authentication that could allow a local attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected system. It has been addressed and fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6 by improving authentication mechanisms.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a local attacker to gain higher privileges than intended, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over system resources.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your system to macOS Sequoia 15.6 or later, as the issue is fixed in this version with improved authentication to prevent local privilege escalation.

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