CVE-2025-43336
MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.18%
Last modified
CVE-2025-43336 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. 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 Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app with root privileges may be able to access private information.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.8.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.7.2 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-43336?
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app with root privileges may be able to access private information.
How severe is CVE-2025-43336?
CVE-2025-43336 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43336?
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-2025-43336?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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