CVE-2025-43256

Name: CVE-2025-43256
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-30T00:15:37.373+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-43256 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.20%

9.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 14.7.7
Apple	Macos	>= 15.0, < 15.6

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/124149Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/124150Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/32
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/33

Timeline

Published: Jul 30, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43256?

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

How severe is CVE-2025-43256?

CVE-2025-43256 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43256?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-43256?

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Source: NVD / NIST