CVE-2025-46281 Security feature bypass in macOS
An app can break out of its sandbox due to a logic issue, allowing potential privilege escalation or code execution 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-2025-46281?
CVE-2025-46281 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-46281?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2025-46281?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-46281 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-46281 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-46281 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fgq9-x82j-6c4c.