High severity · published Dec 12, 2025
CVE-2025-43512
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks
7.8
CVSS
0.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to elevate privileges.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.2% · higher than 8% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
MA
macOS · Apple
before 14.8.3; before 15.7.3; before 26.2 · source: vendor, NVD
IA
iOS and iPadOS · Apple
before 18.7.3 · source: vendor
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-43512
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-43512
support.apple.com
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125885
support.apple.com
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125886
Release Notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125887
Release Notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125888
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