CVE-2025-46281
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Sandbox Escape via Logic Flaw in macOS Tahoe

Publication date: 2025-12-17

Last updated on: 2025-12-18

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
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Published
2025-12-17
Last Modified
2025-12-18
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-12-17
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-46281
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 26.2 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-693 The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a logic issue in macOS that was fixed by improving certain checks. It could allow an application to break out of its sandbox, which is a security mechanism that restricts app capabilities.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an app to escape its sandbox restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized access to system resources or data beyond what the app is normally permitted to access.

Mitigation Strategies

The vulnerability is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.2. To mitigate this vulnerability, update your system to macOS Tahoe 26.2 or later to apply the fix that improves sandbox escape checks.

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