Logic Issue in macOS Tahoe Allows Bypass of Security Checks
CVE-2025-46291

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-46291?

A logic issue in macOS Tahoe allowed applications to bypass the Gatekeeper security checks, potentially leading to unauthorized execution of malicious software. This vulnerability has been mitigated in the update to macOS Tahoe version 26.2, where improved validation was implemented to enhance the overall security of the operating system.

Affected Version(s)

macOS < 26.2

References

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

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-2025-46291 : Logic Issue in macOS Tahoe Allows Bypass of Security Checks