CVE-2025-43512 Privilege escalation in iOS and iPadOS
A logic flaw in Apple operating systems allows a malicious app to elevate privileges, requiring users to update their devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-43512?
CVE-2025-43512 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 12 Dec 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to elevate privileges.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-43512?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43512?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-43512 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-43512 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-43512 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f6q6-cgpm-5wr2.