CVE-2025-46291

Name: CVE-2025-46291
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-17T21:16:14.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-46291 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.2. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.21%

10.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-693

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 26.2

References

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-46291?

A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

How severe is CVE-2025-46291?

CVE-2025-46291 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-46291?

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-2025-46291?

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Source: NVD / NIST