Name: CVE-2025-43428: Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2025-43428, CVSS 9.8, EPSS 0.00712

A configuration issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, macOS Tahoe 26.2, visionOS 26.2. Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 9.8
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Apple Osx Photos	—	Upgrade macOS to the latest version	Jan 22, 2026	Dec 12, 2025

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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