Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2025-43230

Vulnerability identifier: #VU113461

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-43230

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in CoreMedia Playback. A local application can access user-sensitive data.

macOS
visionOS
watchOS
tvOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

Install update from vendor's website.

macOS - update to 15.6 24G84
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

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/124149

• Multiple vulnerabilities in macOS Sequoia
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS and iPadOS
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iPadOS 17
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple watchOS
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple visionOS
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple tvOS