macOS 14.8.3/15.7.3: Permissions Flaw Exposes Location Info
CVE-2025-43513 Published on December 12, 2025
A permissions issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. 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 read sensitive location information.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-43513 can be exploited with local system access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2025-43513 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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