CVE-2025-43416
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to access protected user data.
AI Insight
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A logic issue in macOS allows an app to access protected user data, including sensitive payment tokens, fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.2, Sequoia 15.7.3, and Sonoma 14.8.3.
A logic issue in macOS's data access controls could allow an app to bypass restrictions and access protected user data. Apple addressed this vulnerability with improved restrictions and released patches for multiple operating system versions. [1]
Exploitation: The vulnerability resides in the handling of user data permissions, allowing a malicious app to retrieve information that should be inaccessible. No user interaction beyond installing the app is required.
Impact: Successful exploitation could expose sensitive user data, including payment tokens, as noted in the advisory for macOS Tahoe. [1] This could lead to unauthorized transactions or identity theft.
Mitigation: Apple has released macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.2 to fix the issue. Users should update their systems promptly.
AI Insight generated on May 19, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
4- Range: <15.7.3
- Range: <14.8.3
- Range: <26.2
Patches
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References
3- support.apple.com/en-us/125887nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/125888nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/125886nvd
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