macOS sandbox escape in older macOS version fixed 15.7.7/14.8.7/26.2
CVE-2025-43524 Published on May 12, 2026
An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-43524 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 be very high.
Weakness Type
What is an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2025-43524 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-43524
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Affected Versions
Apple macOS Sequoia:- Before 15.7.7 is affected.
- Before 14.8.7 is affected.
- Before 26.2 is affected.