CVE-2025-46297
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Publication date: 2026-01-09

Last updated on: 2026-01-14

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to access protected files within an App Sandbox container.
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Published
2026-01-09
Last Modified
2026-01-14
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-01-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-46297
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Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 26.2 (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 permissions issue in macOS Tahoe 26.2 where an app may be able to access protected files within an App Sandbox container due to insufficient restrictions.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow an app to access protected files that it should not have permission to access, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure or compromise of sensitive information within the App Sandbox.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your system to macOS Tahoe 26.2 or later, as this version includes the fix for the permissions issue allowing apps to access protected files within an App Sandbox container.

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