CVE-2025-43404: Apple macOS · An app may be able to access sensitive user data
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, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 4% 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-43404, organizations and users should promptly update all macOS systems to version Tahoe 26.1 or later, where the additional sandbox restrictions have been implemented. Beyond patching, administrators should enforce strict application installation policies, limiting apps to those from trusted sources and using Apple’s notarization process to reduce the risk of malicious apps exploiting sandbox weaknesses. Employing endpoint protection solutions that monitor for unusual app behaviors or unauthorized data access attempts can provide additional defense layers. Regularly auditing app permissions and sandbox configurations can help detect anomalies. For highly sensitive environments, consider restricting local user privileges further and employing application whitelisting to prevent unapproved software execution. Finally, maintain robust user awareness programs to minimize risks associated with local access by unauthorized users.
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.