CVE-2025-46278
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.15%
Last modified
CVE-2025-46278 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.2. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to access protected user data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 26.2 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125886Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-46278?
The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to access protected user data.
How severe is CVE-2025-46278?
CVE-2025-46278 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-46278?
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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