CVE-2025-46284
HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.10%
Last modified
CVE-2025-46284 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Tahoe 26. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.7 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125110Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125111Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-46284?
A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-46284?
CVE-2025-46284 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-46284?
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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