CVE-2025-43382
Apple macOS Directory Path Parsing Vulnerability (Path Traversal)
Description
A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 4, 2025, 2:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 4, 2025, 2:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
                                            The following products are affected by CVE-2025-43382
                                            vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update macOS to version 14.8.2 or 15.7.2.
 - Verify system is running the latest security updates.
 
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
                                            Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
                                            information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
                                            CVE-2025-43382.
                                        
| URL | Resource | 
|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635 | |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636 | 
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            weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-43382 is
            associated with the following CWEs:
        
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2. An app may be able to access sensitive user data. Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/125635 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/125636