What is CVE-2025-43515?

CVE-2025-43515 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Compressor, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-11-13.

How severe is CVE-2025-43515?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Apple Compressor

CVE-2025-43515

The issue was addressed by refusing external connections by default. This issue is fixed in Compressor 4.11.1. An unauthenticated user on the same network as a Compressor server may be able to execute arbitrary code.

EPSS: 0.003 (21.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Apple Compressor — versions 0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-284 — Improper Access Control

References

product-security@apple.com (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43515?: CVE-2025-43515 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Compressor, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-11-13.
How severe is CVE-2025-43515?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.