CVE-2025-43285

Root

Cause

CVE-2025-43285 is a permissions vulnerability in macOS that stems from inadequate restrictions on app access to protected user data. Apple addressed the issue by implementing additional permission checks, preventing unauthorized access to sensitive information [1][3][4].

Exploitation

An app running on an affected macOS system may exploit this flaw to access protected user data without proper authorization. The attack vector is local, requiring the app to be installed or executed on the device. No specific user interaction beyond launching the app is necessary, and the vulnerability can be triggered without elevated privileges [1][2].

Impact

Successful exploitation allows an attacker to read sensitive user data, such as documents, contacts, or other protected information, depending on the app's capabilities. This could lead to privacy breaches and data exposure [1][3][4].

Mitigation

Apple has released security updates for macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, and macOS Tahoe 26 to fix this issue. Users are strongly advised to update their systems to the latest available versions to protect against potential exploitation [1][2][3][4].