Incorrect default permissions in macOS - CVE-2025-43470
Published: December 18, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU120182
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-2025-43470
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions. A local user can view files made from a disk image belonging to an administrator
Affected software
macOS
How to mitigate CVE-2025-43470
Install updates from vendor's website.
macOS - update to 26.1 25B78