CVE-2025-43472

HIGH

macOS <15.7.2, <26.1, <14.8.2 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. 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 gain root privileges.

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 7.8
EPSS 0.0002
EPSS Percentile 6.1%
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-20
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