CVE-2025-43527

HIGH

Published Dec 12, 2025 Modified Apr 2, 2026 CWE-280

Description

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-280 CWE-280

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	macos	< 15.7.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125887

Other References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125886

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43527? +

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to gain root privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-43527? +

CVE-2025-43527 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43527? +

CVE-2025-43527 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-2025-43527? +

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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