CVE-2025-43468
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Publication date: 2025-11-04

Last updated on: 2026-04-02

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A downgrade issue affecting Intel-based Mac computers was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions. 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 sensitive 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-2025-43468
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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-347 The product does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a downgrade issue affecting Intel-based Mac computers. It involves insufficient code-signing restrictions, which could allow an app to bypass security measures. The issue was addressed by adding stricter code-signing restrictions in macOS Sonoma 14.8.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.2.

Impact Analysis

An app exploiting this vulnerability may be able to access sensitive user data on affected Intel-based Mac computers.

Mitigation Strategies

Update affected Intel-based Mac computers to macOS Sonoma 14.8.2 or macOS Sequoia 15.7.2 or later to apply the fix that includes additional code-signing restrictions preventing the vulnerability.

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