CVE-2025-43395

LOW

Published Nov 4, 2025 Modified Apr 2, 2026 CWE-59

Description

This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to access protected user data.

CVSS v3.1 Score

3.3

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-59 CWE-59

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	macos	14.0 — 14.8.2
apple	macos	15.0 — 15.7.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635 https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636

Other References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125634

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43395? +

This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to access protected user data. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2025-43395? +

CVE-2025-43395 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.3 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43395? +

CVE-2025-43395 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-2025-43395? +

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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