CVE-2025-43446
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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 validation 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 modify protected parts of the file system.
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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-2025-43446
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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-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 insufficient validation of symbolic links (symlinks) in certain versions of macOS. Because of this, an application may be able to modify protected parts of the file system by exploiting symlink handling. The issue was fixed by improving symlink validation in macOS Sonoma 14.8.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.2.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an application to modify protected parts of the file system, potentially leading to unauthorized changes, data corruption, or system instability.

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 with improved validation of symlinks to prevent this vulnerability.

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