Directory Path Handling Vulnerability in Apple macOS Products
CVE-2025-43298

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-43298?

A significant vulnerability exists in the handling of directory paths in Apple macOS products, which has been addressed with enhanced path validation. If exploited, this flaw may allow an application to gain unauthorized root privileges, potentially compromising system security. The issue has been resolved in the latest updates for macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, and macOS Tahoe 26, underscoring the importance of keeping systems up to date to safeguard against potential threats.

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Affected Version(s)

macOS < 14.8

macOS < 15.7

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125112
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125111

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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