CVE-2025-43259
MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.27%
Last modified
CVE-2025-43259 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to view sensitive user information.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 13.7.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 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
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124151Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-43259?
This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to view sensitive user information.
How severe is CVE-2025-43259?
CVE-2025-43259 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43259?
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-2025-43259?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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