Missing authorization in macOS - CVE-2025-43428
Published: December 13, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU119941
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-2025-43428
CWE-ID: CWE-862
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 missing authorization checks in Photos. A malicious app can view photos in the Hidden Photos Album without authorization.
How to mitigate CVE-2025-43428
Install updates from vendor's website.