macOS Data Access Flaw Sonoma 14.8.3 / Sequoia 15.7.3
CVE-2025-43416 Published on December 12, 2025
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.2, macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3. An app may be able to access protected user data.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-43416 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
What is an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2025-43416 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
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Affected Versions
Apple macOS:- Version unspecified and below 14.8 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 15.7 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 26.2 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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