CVE-2025-43509
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.18%
Last modified
CVE-2025-43509 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved data protection. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved data protection. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2. 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 | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.8.3 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.7.3 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125886Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125887Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125888Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-43509?
This issue was addressed with improved data protection. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
How severe is CVE-2025-43509?
CVE-2025-43509 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-2025-43509?
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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