CVE-2025-43512

HIGH EXPLOITED

macOS Tahoe <26.2 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

CVE-2025-43512 has been observed exploited in the wild (reported by VulnCheck KEV).

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to elevate privileges.

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125887
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125888

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0017
EPSS Percentile 7.0%
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

VulnCheck KEV 2026-04-07
CWE
CWE-269
Status published
Products (5)
Apple/iOS and iPadOS < 18.7.3
apple/macos < 14.8.3
Apple/macOS < 14.8.3
Apple/macOS < 15.7.3
Apple/macOS < 26.2
Published Dec 12, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026