CVE-2025-43408

Description

This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. An attacker with physical access may be able to access contacts from the lock screen.

CVSS v3.1 Score

2.4

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-284 CWE-284

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	macos	< 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-2025-43408? +

This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. An attacker with physical access may be able to access contacts from the lock screen. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.4 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2025-43408? +

CVE-2025-43408 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 2.4 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43408? +

CVE-2025-43408 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-2025-43408? +

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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