CVE-2025-43522 Security feature bypass in macOS

Low 3.3 Published Updated

An app can bypass code-signing restrictions to access user-sensitive data on Intel-based Macs.

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-2025-43522?

CVE-2025-43522 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 12 Dec 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A downgrade issue affecting Intel-based Mac computers was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.

Weakness: CWE-347

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-43522?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43522?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-43522 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-43522 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-43522 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rjjj-vg83-2j3w.

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