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
Linked Vulnerabilities

No linked vulnerabilities found.

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