Skip to content

CVE-2025-43253

Apple macOS vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.74%
  1. Published29 Jul 2025

Description

This issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7. A malicious app may be able to launch arbitrary binaries on a trusted device.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apple macOS≥ 15.0 < 15.6 · < 14.7.7

Remediation

Fixed in
Apple macOS≥ 15.6

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-43253 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-43253 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.74%.

How severe is CVE-2025-43253?

CVE-2025-43253 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-43253?

Affected products include Apple macOS.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43253?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apple macOS 15.6 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

Secuno correlates vulnerabilities like CVE-2025-43253 against the real software inventory on every managed device, every day. Rather than a static severity, each match is scored in context: exploit availability, EPSS, the asset's exposure, and business criticality decide where it lands in the queue. If an affected version is present anywhere across your portfolio, it surfaces automatically with a prioritised remediation path.

Get Patch this first every Monday

Five vulnerabilities that matter this week, ranked on real exploitation. Plain language, one email, no spam.

You can unsubscribe with one click from every issue. We handle your details as described in our privacy policy.

Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.