Vulnerability Description
This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1. An app may be able to access protected user data.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 26.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 26.1 |
| Apple | Macos | < 14.8.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 26.1 |
| Apple | Visionos | < 26.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 26.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125632Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125634
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125637Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125638Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125639Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-43379?
CVE-2025-43379 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, w...
How severe is CVE-2025-43379?
CVE-2025-43379 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-43379?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Visionos.