CVE-2025-43288
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Publication date: 2025-11-04
Last updated on: 2026-04-02
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos | to 15.7 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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.