Logic Issue Affecting Gatekeeper Functionality in Apple macOS Products
CVE-2025-43348

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 November 2025

What is CVE-2025-43348?

A logic issue in Apple's macOS products has been identified, which may allow applications to bypass essential Gatekeeper security checks. This vulnerability highlights the importance of rigorous validation processes. Apple has implemented fixes in the latest versions, including macOS Sonoma 14.8.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, to enhance the security posture and prevent unauthorized applications from executing without proper checks.

Affected Version(s)

macOS < 14.8

macOS < 15.7

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-43348 : Logic Issue Affecting Gatekeeper Functionality in Apple macOS Products