CVE-2025-43243: Apple macOS · Incorrect Permissions
Affects Apple macOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical · fixed in 15.6 : patch Apple macOS as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 54% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 15.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 29 Jul 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-43243, organizations should immediately deploy the security updates provided by Apple in macOS Sequoia 15.6, Sonoma 14.7.7, and Ventura 13.7.7. Beyond patching, organizations should implement application whitelisting to restrict execution of unauthorized or untrusted applications that could exploit this vulnerability. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of monitoring and alerting on unauthorized file system modifications, especially in protected directories. Enforce strict access controls and use macOS security features such as System Integrity Protection (SIP) to limit the ability of applications to alter system files. Regularly audit system logs for unusual file system activity and maintain up-to-date backups to enable recovery in case of compromise. Network segmentation and limiting exposure of macOS devices to untrusted networks can reduce the attack surface. Finally, educate users and administrators about the importance of timely patching and monitoring for suspicious behavior.
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/124149 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/124150 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/124151 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/34 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/33 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/32 (opens in a new tab)