CVE-2025-43298
HIGH EPSS 13.0%
Published Sep 15, 20259mo ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
7.8 CVSS 3.1
Published Sep 15, 2025 9mo ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago
Description
A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
CVSS Details
Base Score
Exploitability
Impact
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High
Threat Intelligence
EPSS Exploit Probability
13.0% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available
Weaknesses 1
CWE-41
Affected Products 2
References 6
- seclists.org http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/53
- seclists.org http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/54
- seclists.org http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/55
- support.apple.com https://support.apple.com/en-us/125110
- support.apple.com https://support.apple.com/en-us/125111
- support.apple.com https://support.apple.com/en-us/125112
Remediation
No remediation data recorded yet
Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.