CVE-2025-43466

Name: CVE-2025-43466
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-12T21:15:54.803+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-43466 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An injection issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.1. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An injection issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.20%

9.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-95

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 26.1

References

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

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43466?

An injection issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

How severe is CVE-2025-43466?

CVE-2025-43466 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43466?

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-2025-43466?

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Source: NVD / NIST