Apple macOS up to 14.8.2/15.7.2 App information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apple macOS up to 14.8.2/15.7.2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component App. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-43509. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apple macOS up to 14.8.2/15.7.2. This affects an unknown functionality of the component App. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

This issue was addressed with improved data protection. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.2, macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-43509 since 04/16/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1592 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 14.8.3 or 15.7.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2838). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Apple macOS

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: macOS 14.8.3/15.7.3

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 CVE reserved
12/12/2025 +240 days Advisory disclosed
12/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/19/2025 +7 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-43509 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-43509
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-336351
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2838 - Apple macOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2025 22:40
Updated: 12/19/2025 15:15
Changes: 12/12/2025 22:40 (57), 12/15/2025 18:25 (6), 12/19/2025 15:15 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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