CVE-2025-30443

Vulnerability

CVE-2025-30443 is a privacy issue in macOS that enables an app to access sensitive user data. The root cause stems from a logging issue that was addressed by improving data redaction in macOS Sequoia 15.4 [1], and by removing the vulnerable code in macOS Sonoma 14.7.5 and Ventura 13.7.5 [2][3]. The vulnerability is present in multiple macOS versions, indicating it was introduced before the patched releases.

Attack

Vector

To exploit this issue, an attacker would need to run a malicious app on the affected system. The app can then access user-sensitive data without proper authorization, bypassing privacy protections. The attack does not require network access or user interaction beyond installing and running the app.

Impact

Successful exploitation allows the malicious app to access sensitive user data, potentially including personal information, credentials, or other private data stored on the system. This could lead to privacy breaches and further compromise of the user's digital identity.

Mitigation

Apple has addressed CVE-2025-30443 in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sequoia 15.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, and macOS Ventura 13.7.5 [1][2][3][4]. Users are advised to update to the latest available version for their macOS to protect against this vulnerability. No workarounds have been provided by Apple.