Data Access Vulnerability in Apple macOS Tahoe
CVE-2025-43471

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-43471?

A recently identified vulnerability in macOS Tahoe allows unauthorized applications to potentially access sensitive user data. Although this issue has been addressed with enhanced security checks in version 26.1, users of earlier versions such as 26.0 and 26.0.1 should be aware of the risks associated with untrusted applications. It is recommended to update to the latest version to ensure optimal protection against possible data breaches.

Affected Version(s)

macOS < 26.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125634

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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CVE-2025-43471 : Data Access Vulnerability in Apple macOS Tahoe