CVE-2025-46291

HIGH

Published Dec 17, 2025 Modified Dec 26, 2025 CWE-693

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may bypass Gatekeeper checks.

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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-693 CWE-693

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	macos	< 26.2

References

Advisories & Patches

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-46291? +

A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may bypass Gatekeeper checks. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-46291? +

CVE-2025-46291 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-2025-46291? +

CVE-2025-46291 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-2025-46291? +

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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