Name: CVE-2025-43281: Improper Authentication
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2025-43281, CWE-287, CVSS 7.8, EPSS 0.00014

The issue was addressed with improved authentication. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.8
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Apple Osx Applicationfirewall	—	Upgrade macOS to the latest version	Oct 16, 2025	Oct 16, 2025

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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