Improper input validation in macOS - CVE-2025-43391
Published: November 4, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU118019
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-43391
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
macOS
macOS
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation in Photos. A local application can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file and access sensitive user data.
How to mitigate CVE-2025-43391
Install update from vendor's website.