CVE-2025-43518
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Publication date: 2025-12-12

Last updated on: 2026-04-02

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2, watchOS 26.2. An app may be able to inappropriately access files through the spellcheck API.
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Published
2025-12-12
Last Modified
2026-04-02
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2025-12-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-43518
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 14.8.3 (exc)
apple macos From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.3 (exc)
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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a logic issue in macOS that allows an application to potentially access files inappropriately through the spellcheck API. It was addressed by improving checks in the system.

Impact Analysis

An application exploiting this vulnerability may be able to access files it should not have permission to access, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure or privacy breaches.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your macOS system to macOS Sonoma 14.8.3 or macOS Sequoia 15.7.3 where this issue is fixed.

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