CVE-2025-43281 Privilege escalation in macOS
A local attacker can elevate privileges on macOS due to an authentication flaw, requiring an upgrade to the latest version.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-43281?
CVE-2025-43281 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The issue was addressed with improved authentication. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-43281?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43281?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-43281 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-43281 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-43281 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mcw8-xv78-56hx.