CVE-2025-43414 Missing authorization in macOS

Medium 6.2 Published 4 Nov 2025 Updated 2 Apr 2026

An attacker can use the Shortcuts app to access files that are normally restricted, bypassing intended permission controls on macOS.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-43414?

CVE-2025-43414 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 4 Nov 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. A shortcut may be able to access files that are normally inaccessible to the Shortcuts app.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-43414?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43414?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-43414 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-2025-43414 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-43414 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-mjxr-6g34-88q5.