CVE-2025-43243 Missing authorization in macOS

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An application can modify protected parts of the file system due to insufficient permission restrictions in macOS.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-43243?

CVE-2025-43243 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 29 Jul 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-43243?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43243?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-43243 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2025-43243 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-43243 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3x8x-wfc9-4c2q.

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