CVE-2025-43298
HIGH | Platform: macOS | Changelog
CVE Details
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 3.1 Score
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Score | 7.8 (HIGH) |
| Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Weakness
References
- Apple Security Advisory
- NVD Entry
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125111 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125112 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/53
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/54
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/55