CVE-2025-43414
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Publication date: 2025-11-04

Last updated on: 2026-04-02

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. A shortcut may be able to access files that are normally inaccessible to the Shortcuts app.
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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-2025-43414
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 14.8.2 (exc)
apple macos From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.2 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a permissions issue in macOS where a shortcut may be able to access files that are normally inaccessible to the Shortcuts app. It was addressed by improving validation to prevent unauthorized file access.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow a shortcut to access files that should be restricted, potentially exposing sensitive or private data to unauthorized access through the Shortcuts app.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your system to macOS Sonoma 14.8.2 or macOS Sequoia 15.7.2 or later, as these versions contain the fix for this permissions issue.

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