CVE-2025-43516

Name: CVE-2025-43516
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-12T21:15:56.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-43516 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A session management issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A session management issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2. A user with Voice Control enabled may be able to transcribe another user's activity.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-384

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 14.8.3
Apple	Macos	>= 15.0, < 15.7.3

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125886
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125887Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125888Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43516?

How severe is CVE-2025-43516?

CVE-2025-43516 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43516?

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