cve-2025-46289
MEDIUM CVSS 5.5 nvd
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to access protected user data.
Timeline
- Published
- 2025-12-12
- Last Modified
- 2026-10-07
CVSS Details
- Attack Vector
- LOCAL
- Attack Complexity
- LOW
- Privileges Required
- NONE
Affected Products
- apple macos
Weaknesses (CWE)
CVSS metrics
| Version | Base | Severity | Vector | Exploitability | Impact | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 5.5 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
1.8 | 3.6 | nvd@nist.gov |
| 3.1 | 5.5 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
1.8 | 3.6 | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
CPE configurations
OR
| CPE | Version range | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
>= 14.0, < 14.8.3 | yes |
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
>= 15.0, < 15.7.3 | yes |
NVD metadata
- NVD status
- Modified
- Source identifier
product-security@apple.com
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125886 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125887 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/125888 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Linked Vulnerabilities
No linked vulnerabilities found.
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