How severe is CVE-2025-43512?

CVE-2025-43512 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-43512 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43512?

CVE-2025-43512 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43512?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-43512 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-43512 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-203145.

When was CVE-2025-43512 published?

CVE-2025-43512 was published on 2025-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-43512

CVE-2025-43512 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-203145
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2025-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to elevate privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43512?: A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to elevate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-43512?: CVE-2025-43512 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-43512 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-43512?: CVE-2025-43512 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43512?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-43512 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-43512 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-203145.
When was CVE-2025-43512 published?: CVE-2025-43512 was published on 2025-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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