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
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 - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory |
15 Dec 2025, 14:15
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
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
JSON object : View
Products Affected
apple
- macos
CWE
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
