Improper input validation in macOS - CVE-2025-43223

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Improper input validation in macOS - CVE-2025-43223

Published: July 30, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU113457
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-2025-43223
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation in CFNetwork. A local user can modify restricted network settings.


Affected software

macOS
visionOS
watchOS
tvOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

How to mitigate CVE-2025-43223

Install update from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 15.6 24G84, 13.7.7 22H722, 14.7.7 23H723
visionOS - update to 2.6
watchOS - update to 11.6
tvOS - update to 18.6
iPadOS - addressed in versions 17.7.9, 18.6 22G86
Apple iOS - update to 18.6 22G86

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