CVE-2025-46310
Modified Modified - Updated After Analysis
Privilege Escalation in macOS Allows Deletion of Protected Files

Publication date: 2026-02-11

Last updated on: 2026-05-26

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26. An attacker with root privileges may be able to delete protected system files.
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Published
2026-02-11
Last Modified
2026-05-26
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-02-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-46310
EUVD
EUVD-2025-207252
Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.4 (exc)
apple macos From 14.0 (inc) to 14.8.4 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-269 The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows an attacker who already has root privileges on a macOS system to delete protected system files due to improper state management.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with root access to delete critical system files, potentially leading to system instability, data loss, or denial of service.

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Mitigation Strategies

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.

Ensure that only trusted users have root privileges to prevent potential exploitation.

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