CVE-2025-43416 Missing authorization in macOS
An app can access protected user data due to a logic issue in macOS, requiring an update to restrict access.
- 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-2025-43416?
CVE-2025-43416 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 12 Dec 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 restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to access protected user data.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-43416?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43416?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-43416 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-2025-43416 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-43416 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xcmr-c479-3mcp.