CVE-2025-43446

MEDIUM

macOS < 14.8.2, < 15.7.2, < 26.1 - Unprotected File System Modification via Symlink Validation Bypass

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0020
EPSS Percentile 9.8%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-59
Status published
Products (4)
apple/macos < 14.8.2
Apple/macOS < 14.8.2
Apple/macOS < 15.7.2
Apple/macOS < 26.1
Published Nov 04, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026