CVE-2025-43288
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Publication date: 2025-11-04

Last updated on: 2026-04-02

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.
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Published
2025-11-04
Last Modified
2026-04-02
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-11-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-43288
EUVD
EUVD-2025-37733
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 15.7 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-59 The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves insufficient validation of symbolic links (symlinks) in macOS Sequoia before version 15.7. Due to this, an application may be able to bypass Privacy preferences, potentially accessing data or resources it should not be allowed to.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an application to bypass Privacy preferences on macOS Sequoia, potentially leading to unauthorized access to private user data or system resources that are normally protected.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your system to macOS Sequoia 15.7 or later, where the issue has been fixed with improved validation of symlinks to prevent apps from bypassing Privacy preferences.

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