CVE-2025-43497

Name: CVE-2025-43497
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-12T21:15:55.507+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.2/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-43497 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.2/10 on the CVSS scale. An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.1. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

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-2025-43497?

An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

How severe is CVE-2025-43497?

CVE-2025-43497 has a CVSS score of 5.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43497?

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-2025-43497?

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Source: NVD / NIST