Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2025-43408

 

Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2025-43408

Published: November 4, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU118055
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-43408
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
macOS

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Share Sheet. An attacker with physical access to device can view contacts from the lock screen. 


How to mitigate CVE-2025-43408

Install updates from vendor's website.

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