CVE-2025-43262

Name: CVE-2025-43262
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-09-15T23:15:31.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-43262 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. USB Restricted Mode may not be applied to accessories connected during boot.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

8.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-358

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 26.0

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125110Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/53

Timeline

Published: Sep 15, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43262?

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. USB Restricted Mode may not be applied to accessories connected during boot.

How severe is CVE-2025-43262?

CVE-2025-43262 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43262?

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-2025-43262?

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Source: NVD / NIST