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CVE-2025-46315 Apple CVE debrief

CVE-2025-46315 is a HIGH-severity vulnerability (CVSS Score: 7.5) affecting macOS, which was publicly disclosed on 2026-06-11. The issue involves a permissions problem that was resolved with additional restrictions in macOS Tahoe 26.1. Successful exploitation could allow an app to access protected user data. Apple has provided a vendor advisory [ref-4] detailing the fix.

Vendor
Apple
Product
macOS
CVSS
HIGH 7.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-11
Original CVE updated
2026-06-12
Advisory published
2026-06-11
Advisory updated
2026-06-12

Who should care

Users of macOS, particularly those using versions prior to macOS Tahoe 26.1, should apply the update as it addresses a significant privacy concern.

Technical summary

The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-46315, relates to a permissions issue that was fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.1. According to the CVE record [cve-org] and NVD details [nvd], an application may be able to access protected user data due to this issue. The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score is 7.5, indicating a HIGH severity level.

Defensive priority

HIGH

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the macOS update to version 26.1 or later.
  • Ensure all applications are updated and from trusted sources.

Evidence notes

The CVE was published on 2026-06-11 and last modified on 2026-06-12. The vulnerability affects macOS versions prior to 26.1.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-46315 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-46315

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2025-46315 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-46315

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.