How severe is CVE-2025-43497?

CVE-2025-43497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-43497 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43497?

CVE-2025-43497 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43497?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-43497 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-43497 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-203148.

When was CVE-2025-43497 published?

CVE-2025-43497 was published on 2025-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-43497

CVE-2025-43497 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-203148
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2025-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43497?: An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
How severe is CVE-2025-43497?: CVE-2025-43497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-43497 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-43497?: CVE-2025-43497 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43497?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-43497 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-43497 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-203148.
When was CVE-2025-43497 published?: CVE-2025-43497 was published on 2025-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

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