CVE-2025-43261

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks

Critical · published July 29, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
55.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky logic flaw means apps might escape their cozy sandboxes — like a mischievous cat finding its way out of a closed room! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef can suddenly wander into the dining area without permission, mixing up orders and causing chaos. This logic issue lets apps break free from their restricted environments, potentially leading to data breaches. This escape could lead to catastrophic consequences — an attacker could access sensitive system resources and user data, compromising the integrity and security of the entire device. Imagine your personal information being up for grabs right under your nose!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef can suddenly wander into the dining area without permission, mixing up orders and causing chaos. This logic issue lets apps break free from their restricted environments, potentially leading to data breaches. The issue arises from insufficient checks that allow apps to bypass sandboxing restrictions, thus granting unauthorized access to the system and its resources.

What to do

This escape could lead to catastrophic consequences — an attacker could access sensitive system resources and user data, compromising the integrity and security of the entire device. Imagine your personal information being up for grabs right under your nose! Update immediately to macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, or macOS Ventura 13.7.7 to patch this vulnerability. Regularly review app permissions and monitor for any unexpected behavior after updating. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your system secured! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00793 · 55.9th percentile
Published
2025-07-29T23:29Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 JUL 23:29Z
    A logic issue was addressed with improved checks
    cvelistv5