CVE-2025-43194
CRITICALmacOS < 13.7.7, < 14.7.7, < 15.6 - Unprotected File System Modification
Title source: llmDescription
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
References (6)
Core 6
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/124149
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/124150
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/124151
Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/32
Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/33
Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/34
Scores
CVSS v3
9.8
EPSS
0.0052
EPSS Percentile
67.0%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
yes
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-284
Status
published
Products (4)
apple/macos
< 13.7.7
Apple/macOS
< 13.7.7
Apple/macOS
< 14.7.7
Apple/macOS
< 15.6
Published
Jul 30, 2025
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026