CVE-2025-43270: macos Access Control Flaw — Fix

Description

An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. An app may gain unauthorized access to Local Network.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-284 CWE-284

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	macos	< 13.7.7
apple	macos	14.0 — 14.7.7
apple	macos	15.0 — 15.6

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/124149 https://support.apple.com/en-us/124150 https://support.apple.com/en-us/124151

Other References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/32 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/33 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/34

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43270? +

An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. An app may gain unauthorized access to Local Network. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-43270? +

CVE-2025-43270 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43270? +

CVE-2025-43270 affects products from apple, specifically: macos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-43270? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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