Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU119941

Missing authorization in macOS - CVE-2025-43428

Published: December 13, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU119941

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-2025-43428

CWE-ID: CWE-862

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 missing authorization checks in Photos. A malicious app can view photos in the Hidden Photos Album without authorization.

Affected software

macOS
visionOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS

How to mitigate CVE-2025-43428

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - update to 26.2 25C56
visionOS - update to 26.2
Apple iOS - update to 26.2 23C55
iPadOS - update to 26.2 23C55

External References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125886

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