CVE-2025-43381
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Publication date: 2025-12-12

Last updated on: 2025-12-15

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.1. A malicious app may be able to delete protected user data.
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Published
2025-12-12
Last Modified
2025-12-15
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-12-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-43381
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 26.1 (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 improper handling of symbolic links (symlinks) in macOS Tahoe 26.1. A malicious application could exploit this flaw to delete protected user data by manipulating symlinks.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a malicious app to delete your protected user data, potentially leading to data loss and disruption of your system or personal files.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your macOS system to version Tahoe 26.1 or later, as this version includes the fix for the vulnerability involving improved handling of symlinks to prevent malicious apps from deleting protected user data.

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