CVE-2025-43417
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Path Handling Vulnerability in macOS Sonoma Allows Data Access
Publication date: 2026-02-11
Last updated on: 2026-04-02
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
Description
A path handling issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos | to 14.8.4 (exc) |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-22 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a path handling issue in macOS that was addressed with improved logic. It could allow an application to access user-sensitive data improperly.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability may allow an app to access sensitive user data without proper authorization, potentially leading to privacy breaches or unauthorized data exposure.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The vulnerability is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.8.4. To mitigate this issue, you should update your system to macOS Sonoma 14.8.4 or later.
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