CVE-2025-43461

This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to access protected user data.
References
Link Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125634 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

15 Dec 2025, 22:06

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time Apple macos
Apple
CPE cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
References () https://support.apple.com/en-us/125634 - () https://support.apple.com/en-us/125634 - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

15 Dec 2025, 14:15

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CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown
v2 : unknown
v3 : 5.5
CWE CWE-59

12 Dec 2025, 21:15

Type Values Removed Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2025-12-12 21:15

Updated : 2025-12-15 22:06


NVD link : CVE-2025-43461

Mitre link : CVE-2025-43461

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-43461


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Products Affected

apple

  • macos
CWE
CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')