CVE-2025-43281

Name: CVE-2025-43281
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-10-15T20:15:35.033+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-43281 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved authentication. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved authentication. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 15.6

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/124149Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43281?

The issue was addressed with improved authentication. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

How severe is CVE-2025-43281?

CVE-2025-43281 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43281?

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-2025-43281?

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Source: NVD / NIST