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CVE-2025-43257

HIGH CVSS 3.1: 8.7 EPSS 0.01%
Updated Apr 03, 2026
Apple
Parameter Value
CVSS 8.7 (HIGH)
Affected Versions before 15.6
Fixed In 15.6
Type CWE-59 (Improper Link Resolution)
Vendor Apple
Public PoC No

This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
Low
Partial disruption

CVSS Vector v3.1

Vulnerable Products 1

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Apple Macos
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
15.6