What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-43408?

CVE-2025-43408 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.4 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Apple are affected by CVE-2025-43408?

CVE-2025-43408 is a low-severity vulnerability in This involving access control (CVSS 2.4).

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-43408?

During next maintenance window: Apply vendor patches when convenient. Verify access control controls are in place.

Apple CVE-2025-43408

LOW

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

2025-11-04 product-security@apple.com

Apple Authentication Bypass

2.4

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

2.4 LOW

AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Physical

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:20 vuln.today

CVE Published

Nov 04, 2025 - 02:15 nvd

LOW 2.4

DescriptionCVE.org

This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2. An attacker with physical access may be able to access contacts from the lock screen.

AnalysisAI

This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.4), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2. An attacker with physical access may be able to access contacts from the lock screen. Affected products include: Apple Macos.

RemediationAI

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.