Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU120182

#VU120182 Incorrect default permissions in macOS - CVE-2025-43470

Published: December 18, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU120182

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 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-2025-43470

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
macOS

Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

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

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