How severe is CVE-2025-43516?

CVE-2025-43516 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-43516 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43516?

CVE-2025-43516 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43516?

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

Does CVE-2025-43516 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-43516 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-203142.

When was CVE-2025-43516 published?

CVE-2025-43516 was published on 2025-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-43516

CVE-2025-43516 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-384.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-203142
Weakness: CWE-384
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2025-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A session management issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2. A user with Voice Control enabled may be able to transcribe another user's activity.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43516?: A session management issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2. A user with Voice Control enabled may be able to transcribe another user's activity.
How severe is CVE-2025-43516?: CVE-2025-43516 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-43516 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-43516?: CVE-2025-43516 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43516?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-43516 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-43516 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-203142.
When was CVE-2025-43516 published?: CVE-2025-43516 was published on 2025-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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