CVE-2025-43391
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.18%
Last modified
CVE-2025-43391 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, 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 privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 26.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 26.1 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.8.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.7.2 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125632Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- 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-2025-43391?
A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
How severe is CVE-2025-43391?
CVE-2025-43391 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43391?
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.
How Strix Helps
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