Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in macOS - CVE-2025-43257
Published: July 30, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU113456
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-43257
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure symbolic link following in Archive Utility. A local application can break out of its sandbox.
Affected software
macOS
How to mitigate CVE-2025-43257
Install update from vendor's website.
macOS - update to 15.6 24G84