CVE-2025-43513
Description
A permissions issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. 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 read sensitive location information.
AI Insight
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A permissions issue in macOS allows an app to read sensitive location information; fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, Sonoma 14.8.3, and Tahoe 26.2.
Vulnerability
CVE-2025-43513 is a permissions vulnerability in macOS that could allow an app to access sensitive location information. The issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. [1][2][3]
Exploitation
Exploitation requires that a user has installed a malicious or compromised app on their Mac. The app could then read sensitive location data without proper authorization. No additional user interaction beyond installation is needed.
Impact
An attacker could gain access to the device's location information, potentially exposing the user's physical location, travel patterns, or other sensitive geodata.
Mitigation
Apple has released updates for macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.2. Users should update to the latest version to mitigate the risk. [1][2][3]
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
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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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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