CVE-2025-43199
Critical
Description
A permissions issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Apple Macos
PublishedJul 30, 2025
First seenJul 30, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-269Improper privilege management
How to fix
Update
- apple macos13.7.7, 14.7.7, 15.6 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apple macos | v < 13.7.7, 14.0 ≤ v < 14.7.7, 15.0 ≤ v < 15.6 | 13.7.7, 14.7.7, 15.6 |
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