CVE-2025-43395
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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 handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to access protected user data.
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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
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-43395
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos From 14.0 (inc) to 14.8.2 (exc)
apple macos From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.2 (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 improper handling of symbolic links (symlinks) in macOS, which could allow an application to access protected user data. The issue was fixed by improving how symlinks are handled in macOS Sonoma 14.8.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.2.

Impact Analysis

An application exploiting this vulnerability may be able to access protected user data without proper authorization, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure or privacy breaches.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your macOS system to version Sonoma 14.8.2 or Sequoia 15.7.2 or later, as these versions include the fix for this vulnerability related to improved handling of symlinks.

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