CVE-2025-46283

Vulnerability

Overview

CVE-2025-46283 is a logic issue in macOS that arises from improper validation and state management. The flaw allows an app to bypass authorization checks and access sensitive user data. Apple's advisories describe the root cause as a logic issue addressed with improved validation in macOS Tahoe 26.2 [1], and an authorization issue resolved with improved state management in macOS Sonoma 14.8.4 [2].

Exploitation

The vulnerability can be exploited by any app running on an affected macOS system. No special privileges or network access are required; the app simply needs to be executed by the user. The exact attack vector is not detailed, but the flaw enables an app to access data it should not be able to reach, such as payment tokens [1].

Impact

Successful exploitation allows an attacker to access sensitive user data, including payment tokens, which could lead to unauthorized transactions or identity theft. The impact is limited to data exposure, but given the sensitivity of payment information, the severity is rated Medium with a CVSS v3 score of 5.5.

Mitigation

Apple has released patches in macOS Sonoma 14.8.4 and macOS Tahoe 26.2. Users are strongly advised to update their systems to these versions or later to mitigate the risk. No workarounds have been provided.