Improper input validation in macOS - CVE-2025-46291
Published: December 13, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU119924
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-2025-46291
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 LaunchServices. A local application can gain access to sensitive information.
Affected software
macOS
How to mitigate CVE-2025-46291
Install update from vendor's website.
macOS - update to 26.2 25C56