CVE-2025-43388: Apple macOS · Eval Injection
Affects Apple macOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 3.3 Low · fixed in 26.1 : update Apple macOS when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 11% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 26.1
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 12 Dec 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-2025-43388, organizations should: 1) Promptly update all macOS systems to version Tahoe 26.1 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. 2) Restrict installation and execution of untrusted or unsigned applications to minimize the risk of local malicious apps exploiting the vulnerability. 3) Employ endpoint protection solutions that monitor and restrict application behaviors, especially those attempting to access sensitive data. 4) Implement strict user privilege management to limit local access rights and reduce the attack surface. 5) Conduct regular audits of installed applications and user permissions to detect and remove potentially harmful software. 6) Educate users about the risks of installing unauthorized software and the importance of system updates. These steps go beyond generic patching by focusing on reducing the likelihood of local exploitation and limiting the impact if exploited.
Description
An injection issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.