Apple macOS up to 26.0 App symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apple macOS up to 26.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component App. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-43461. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 26.0. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component App. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to access protected user data.

The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-43461 since 04/16/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/12/2025).

Upgrading to version 26.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 26.1

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 CVE reserved
12/12/2025 +240 days Advisory disclosed
12/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-43461 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-43461
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-336346
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2025 22:39
Changes: 12/12/2025 22:39 (57)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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