Improper input validation in macOS - CVE-2025-43391
Published: November 4, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU118019
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-2025-43391
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
macOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
How to mitigate CVE-2025-43391
Install update from vendor's website.
macOS - addressed in versions 26.1 25B78, 14.8.2 23J126, 15.7.2 24G325
iPadOS - update to 26.1 23B85
Apple iOS - update to 26.1 23B85
iPadOS - update to 26.1 23B85
Apple iOS - update to 26.1 23B85