Improper Cache Handling in macOS Tahoe by Apple
CVE-2025-46278

5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-46278?

A vulnerability in Apple's macOS Tahoe arises from improper handling of caches, potentially allowing an application to access protected user data. This flaw has been addressed in version 26.2 of macOS Tahoe, emphasizing the importance of secure cache management to safeguard user privacy.

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Affected Version(s)

macOS < 26.2

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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