CVE-2025-43308: Apple macOS · Improper Access Control
Affects Apple macOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 3.3 Low · fixed in 15.7 : update Apple macOS when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 34% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 15.7
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Sep 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-2025-43308, organizations and users should promptly update affected macOS systems to versions Sequoia 15.7, Sonoma 14.8, or Tahoe 26 where the vulnerability is patched. Beyond applying updates, administrators should audit installed applications and restrict installation privileges to minimize the risk of malicious or untrusted apps gaining local access. Implementing endpoint protection solutions that monitor app behavior and entitlement usage can help detect anomalous access attempts. For environments with high security requirements, consider employing application whitelisting and restricting user permissions to reduce the chance of unauthorized app execution. Developers should review entitlement configurations carefully to ensure least privilege principles are enforced. Regularly reviewing system logs for unusual access patterns related to entitlement usage can provide early warning of exploitation attempts. Finally, educating users about the risks of installing untrusted software can reduce the likelihood of local compromise that could lead to exploitation of this vulnerability.
Description
This issue was addressed with additional entitlement checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/125110 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/125111 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/125112 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/55 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/54 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/53 (opens in a new tab)