CVE-2025-43298

HIGH
2025-09-15 [email protected]
7.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 28, 2026 - 19:12 vuln.today
CVE Published
Sep 15, 2025 - 23:15 nvd
HIGH 7.8

Description

A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.8, macOS Sequoia 15.7. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Analysis

A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical Context

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-41. A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.8, macOS Sequoia 15.7. An app may be able to gain root privileges. Affected products include: Apple Macos.

Affected Products

Apple Macos.

Remediation

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

Priority Score

39
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.0
CVSS: +39
POC: 0

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CVE-2025-43298 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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