CVE-2025-43289
Logic Issue in macOS Leading to Sensitive Data Exposure
Publication date: 2026-05-26
Last updated on: 2026-05-26
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos_sequoia | 15.7 |
| apple | macos_sonoma | 14.8 |
| apple | macos_tahoe | 26 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a logic issue in certain versions of macOS (Sequoia 15.7, Sonoma 14.8, Tahoe 26) that was addressed by improving validation mechanisms.
Due to this flaw, a malicious application may be able to access sensitive user data that it should not normally have access to.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a malicious app to gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data on affected macOS systems.
This could lead to privacy breaches, data theft, or other security risks depending on the nature of the accessed data.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your system to the fixed versions of macOS: Sequoia 15.7, Sonoma 14.8, or Tahoe 26.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability allows a malicious app to potentially access sensitive user data due to a logic issue that was addressed with improved validation.
Unauthorized access to sensitive user data can lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require strict controls to protect personal and health information.
Therefore, if exploited, this vulnerability could pose risks to compliance with these common standards by exposing sensitive data that should be protected.