CVE-2025-43471
CVE-2025-43471 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-497.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-203136
- Weakness: CWE-497
- Affected product: Apple Macos
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-43471?
- The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
- How severe is CVE-2025-43471?
- CVE-2025-43471 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-43471 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-43471?
- CVE-2025-43471 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-43471?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-43471 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-43471 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-203136.
- When was CVE-2025-43471 published?
- CVE-2025-43471 was published on 2025-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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