CVE-2025-46281CWE-693

CVE-2025-46281

High · published December 18, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
10.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky logic flaw is letting apps stretch their legs beyond their sandbox! This could lead to some serious mischief on your Mac. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant with a kitchen door labeled 'Employees Only.' If a rogue server can slip through, they could access all sorts of behind-the-scenes shenanigans — kitchen secrets, stock, you name it! In this case, if an app escapes its sandbox, it could access sensitive user data or interfere with other processes, leading to compromised security and user privacy. This could be absolutely devastating, especially for users relying on secure operations. ⚠️

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with a kitchen door labeled 'Employees Only.' If a rogue server can slip through, they could access all sorts of behind-the-scenes shenanigans — kitchen secrets, stock, you name it! The flaw in CVE-2025-46281 allows applications to bypass their sandbox restrictions due to improved checking logic not being enforced correctly. This could let unauthorized code run with higher privileges than intended.

What to do

In this case, if an app escapes its sandbox, it could access sensitive user data or interfere with other processes, leading to compromised security and user privacy. This could be absolutely devastating, especially for users relying on secure operations. ⚠️ To protect your system, ensure you update to macOS Tahoe 26.2 immediately. Additionally, review your application permissions and ensure no untrusted apps are running. Regular security audits can help catch any potential issues before they arise! You've got this! With these updates, you're on your way to keeping your Mac safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00206 · 10.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-693 · Protection Mechanism Failure
Published
2025-12-18T02:16Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
apple/macos< 26.226.2
References (3)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 DEC 20:47Z
    A logic issue was addressed with improved checks
    cvelistv5