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CVE-20XX-?

CVE-2025-46293

5.5 MEDIUM 0.1% exploit odds Fix listed Other OS & kernel

What it is

This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4. An app may be able to access protected user data.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure.
Exploit odds: 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2026-06-11 19:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-10-07 08:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published: 2026-06-11 19:16 UTC
Last modified: 2026-10-07 08:10 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-59
Record status: Analyzed

Affected

Apple macOS < 15.4

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373

NVD record · CVE.org record