CVE-2025-43468

Published Nov 3, 2025
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Updated

A downgrade issue affecting Intel-based Mac computers was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.

Credit

Mickey Jin@@patch1t, Gergely Kalman@@gergely_kalman, Joseph Ravichandran@@0xjprx(MIT CSAIL), Dave G. (supernetworks.org), JZ, Zhongcheng Li(IES Red Team of ByteDance), Michael Reeves@@IntegralPilot, Morris Richman@@morrisinlife, Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(Kandji), Hikerell (Loadshine Lab), 이동하 (Lee Dong Ha(BoB 14th), wac(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), an anonymous researcher, Hossein Lotfi@@hosselot(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Rodolphe BRUNETTI@@eisw0lf(Lupus Nova), pattern-f@@pattern_F_, Ferdous Saljooki@@malwarezoo(Jamf), Murray Mike, 이동하 (Lee Dong Ha)(SSA Lab), Cristian Dinca (icmd.tech), Apple, Dave G.(supernetworks), Alex Radocea(supernetworks), Taavi Eomäe(Zone Media), Kirin@@Pwnrin, Atul R V, Asaf Cohen, CVE-2024-43398, CVE-2024-49761, CVE-2025-6442, Vivek Dhar, ASI (RM) in Border Security Force, FTR HQ BSF Kashmir, Nikolai Skliarenko(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Jonathan Bar Or@@yo_yo_yo_jbo(Microsoft), Alexia Wilson(Microsoft), Christine Fossaceca(Microsoft), Wang Yu(Cyberserval), Ryan Dowd@@_rdowd, Nolan Astrein(Kandji), Duy Trần@@khanhduytran0, Adwiteeya Agrawal, Romain Lebesle(Khatima), Himanshu Bharti@@Xpl0itme(Khatima), Michael DePlante@@izobashi(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), BynarIO AI (bynar.io), Kirin@@Pwnrin(Microsoft), Ron Masas(BreakPoint), Pinak Oza, Wojciech Regula(SecuRing), Kirin@@Pwnrin(Fudan University), LFY@@secsys(Fudan University), Kenneth Chew, @@EthanArbuckle, iisBuri, Google Threat Analysis Group, Doug Hogan, KPC(Cisco Talos), @@RenwaX23, Zhongquan Li@@Guluisacat, Stanislav Jelezoglo, an anonymous researcher(Microsoft), Amy@@asentientbot, CVE-2025-32462, CVE-2025-53906, Aleksejs Popovs, Phil Beauvoir, Google Big Sleep, Gary Kwong, rheza@@ginggilBesel, Justin Cohen(Google), Nan Wang@@eternalsakura13, rheza@@ginggilBesel(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), shandikri(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Gary Kwong(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Tom Van Goethem, @@cloudlldb

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Tahoe<26.1
26.1
Apple macOS Sequoia<15.7.2
15.7.2
Apple macOS Sonoma<14.8.2
14.8.2
Apple macOS<14.8.2
Apple macOS>=15.0<15.7.2

Remediation

Patch Available

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635

Patch Available

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636

Event History

Nov 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
WeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Affected Software
Nov 4, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:15 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:15 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-43468?

The severity of CVE-2025-43468 is classified as high due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive user data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-43468?

CVE-2025-43468 can be fixed by updating to macOS Sonoma version 14.8.2 or macOS Sequoia version 15.7.2.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2025-43468?

CVE-2025-43468 affects Intel-based Mac computers running macOS Tahoe, macOS Sequoia, and macOS Sonoma.

4

What type of issue is outlined in CVE-2025-43468?

CVE-2025-43468 outlines a downgrade issue that may allow applications to access sensitive user data.

5

When was CVE-2025-43468 addressed by Apple?

CVE-2025-43468 was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions in updates for macOS Sonoma and macOS Sequoia.

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