CVE-2025-46297

Name: CVE-2025-46297
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-09T22:15:59.58+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-46297 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.2. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to access protected files within an App Sandbox container.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.11%

1.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 26.2

References

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

Timeline

Published: Jan 9, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-46297?

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to access protected files within an App Sandbox container.

How severe is CVE-2025-46297?

CVE-2025-46297 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-46297?

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-2025-46297?

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Source: NVD / NIST