What is CVE-2025-43408?

CVE-2025-43408 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 2.4/10. Published 2025-11-04.

How severe is CVE-2025-43408?

Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 2.4 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Apple macOS

CVE-2025-43408

This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. An attacker with physical access may be able to access contacts from the lock screen.

EPSS: 0.002 (14.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 2.4 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Apple Macos — versions 0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-284 — Improper Access Control

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43408?: CVE-2025-43408 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 2.4/10. Published 2025-11-04.
How severe is CVE-2025-43408?: Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 2.4 out of 10.