macOS Tahoe 26.2 Cache Access Vulnerability Allows App to Read Protected Data
CVE-2025-43514 Published on December 17, 2025
The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to access protected user data.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-43514 is exploitable with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. 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 Information Disclosure Vulnerability?
The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
CVE-2025-43514 has been classified to as an Information Disclosure vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-43514
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Affected Versions
Apple macOS:- Version unspecified and below 26.2 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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