Auth bypass in Apple macOS

CVE-2025-43231

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.8. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.

EPSS: 0.002 (11.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Apple Macos — versions 0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-285 — Improper Authorization

References

product-security@apple.com (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43231?: CVE-2025-43231 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Improper Authorization. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2025-09-15.
How severe is CVE-2025-43231?: Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.