CVE-2025-46289 — Improper Authorization in Apple Macos

CWE-285 — Improper Authorization8 documents6 sources
Severity
5.5MEDIUMNVD
EPSS
0.0%
top 95.04%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploit
No known exploits
Affected products
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Apple Macos
Timeline
PublishedDec 12

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to access protected user data.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NExploitability: 1.8 | Impact: 3.6

Affected Packages2 packages

▶CVEListV5apple/macos< 14.8.3+2
▶NVDapple/macos14.0 — 14.8.3+1

🔴Vulnerability Details

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CVEList
CVE-2025-46289: A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling↗2025-12-12
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GHSA
GHSA-79fw-35w8-m7cx: A logic issue was addressed with improved file handling↗2025-12-12
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VulnCheck
Apple macos Improper Authorization↗2025
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📋Vendor Advisories

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Apple
CVE-2025-46289: macOS Sonoma 14.8.3↗2025-12-12
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Apple
CVE-2025-46289: macOS Tahoe 26.2↗2025-12-12
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Apple
CVE-2025-46289: macOS Sequoia 15.7.3↗2025-12-12
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🕵️Threat Intelligence

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Wiz
CVE-2025-46289 Impact, Exploitability, and Mitigation Steps | Wiz↗
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CVE-2025-46289 — Improper Authorization in Apple Macos | cvebase