CVE-2025-43417

Name: CVE-2025-43417
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-11T23:16:02.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-43417 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A path handling issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26.2. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A path handling issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 14.8.4

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125886
https://support.apple.com/en-us/126350Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 11, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43417?

A path handling issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.

How severe is CVE-2025-43417?

CVE-2025-43417 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43417?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST