CVE-2025-43403
Modified
Modified - Updated After Analysis
Authorization Bypass in macOS Allowing Sensitive Data Access
Publication date: 2026-02-11
Last updated on: 2026-05-26
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
Description
An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos | to 14.8.4 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.4 (exc) |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-285 | The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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AI Powered Q&A
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your system to macOS Sequoia 15.7.4 or macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, where the issue has been fixed.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an authorization issue related to state management in certain versions of macOS. Due to this flaw, an application may be able to access sensitive user data without proper permission.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability could allow an app to access sensitive user data improperly, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of personal or confidential information.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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