CVE-2025-43387
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Publication date: 2025-11-04

Last updated on: 2025-12-17

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.
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Published
2025-11-04
Last Modified
2025-12-17
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2026-06-16
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2025-11-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-43387
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 15.7.2 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-863 The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a permissions issue in macOS Sequoia that could allow a malicious application to gain root privileges. It was addressed by adding additional restrictions to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a malicious app to gain root privileges on your macOS system, potentially giving it full control over the device and access to all data and system functions.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your system to macOS Sequoia 15.7.2 or later, as this version contains the fix for the vulnerability that could allow a malicious app to gain root privileges.

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