CVE-2025-43381

MEDIUM
Published Dec 12, 2025 Modified Dec 15, 2025 CWE-59

Description

This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.1. A malicious app may be able to delete protected user data.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-59 CWE-59

Affected Products

Vendor Product
apple macos

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43381? +
This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.1. A malicious app may be able to delete protected user data. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2025-43381? +
CVE-2025-43381 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-43381? +
CVE-2025-43381 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-2025-43381? +
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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