CVE-2025-43281

HIGH

macOS Sequoia <15.6 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

The issue was addressed with improved authentication. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/124149

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0014
EPSS Percentile 3.7%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-287
Status published
Products (2)
apple/macos < 15.6
Apple/macOS < 15.6
Published Oct 15, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026