CVE-2025-43451
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Permissions Issue in macOS Tahoe 26 Fixed

Publication date: 2026-05-26

Last updated on: 2026-05-27

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A permissions issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
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Published
2026-05-26
Last Modified
2026-05-27
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-05-27
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-43451
EUVD
EUVD-2025-209944
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 26.0 (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 where an application may be able to access sensitive user data due to improper permission handling. The issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow an application to access sensitive user data without proper authorization, potentially leading to privacy breaches or unauthorized data exposure.

Mitigation Strategies

The vulnerability is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26 by removing the vulnerable code that allowed an app to access sensitive user data.

To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update your system to macOS Tahoe 26 or later.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves a permissions issue that could allow an app to access sensitive user data, which may have implications for compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA.

However, the provided information does not specify how this vulnerability directly affects compliance with these standards or regulations.

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