CVE-2025-43472
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Publication date: 2025-11-04

Last updated on: 2026-04-02

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. 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 gain root privileges.
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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
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-43472
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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-20 The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is due to a validation issue that was addressed by improving input sanitization. It affects certain versions of macOS and could allow an app to gain root privileges.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an app to gain root privileges on the affected macOS systems, potentially giving the attacker full control over the device.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your system to macOS Sonoma 14.8.2 or macOS Sequoia 15.7.2 where the issue is fixed with improved input sanitization to prevent an app from gaining root privileges.

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