Vulnerability Description
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 13.7.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124149Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124150Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/124151Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/32
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/33
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/34
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-43243?
CVE-2025-43243 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. An app may be able to modify protected parts of th...
How severe is CVE-2025-43243?
CVE-2025-43243 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-43243?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.