CVE-2025-43414
BaseFortify
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 14.8.2 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.2 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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.