CVE-2025-43261 Security feature bypass in macOS

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An app can break out of its sandbox due to a logic issue, allowing potential privilege escalation or code execution on 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-2025-43261?

CVE-2025-43261 is a critical 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 logic issue was addressed with improved checks. 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 break out of its sandbox.

Weakness: CWE-693

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-43261?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43261?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-43261 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-43261 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-43261 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3prx-m3mm-fp9r.

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