Cache Handling Vulnerability in macOS by Apple
CVE-2025-43514

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-43514?

This vulnerability arises from inadequate management of cache data, allowing applications to potentially access sensitive user information. The issue was specifically resolved in macOS Tahoe 26.2, highlighting the importance of robust cache handling mechanisms to safeguard user privacy.

Affected Version(s)

macOS < 26.2

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125886

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-2025-43514 : Cache Handling Vulnerability in macOS by Apple