CVE-2025-43446

This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.

• CWE-59

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/125634
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Published

Nov 4, 2025

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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